TITLE: Congratulating Elizabeth Williams of Rains County on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Elizabeth Williams of Rains County on her 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a special occasion, and Elizabeth Williams of Rains County celebrated this significant milestone in her life on December 22, 2014, to the delight of her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Born in the Willow Springs community in 1914, the former Elizabeth Armstrong is the daughter of Russell and Mattie Armstrong; the sixth of seven children, she helped out on the family farm by picking cotton and performing other chores in her youth; after moving to Dallas, she worked at Skillern's Drugstore for a few years; and WHEREAS, Returning to Rains County, she was joined in matrimony to Earl Williams, and the couple shared a fulfilling relationship until his passing in 1986; for many years, Mrs. Williams has been a valued member of Emory Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, A cancer survivor, Mrs. Williams now enjoys good health, and she credits crossword puzzles with keeping her mind sharp; she also carefully reads every page of the Rains County Leader,and she takes pleasure in cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, although she waxes a little nostalgic for the team's Tom Landry days; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Williams is a source of tremendous inspiration to many people, and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well lived, she provides a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elizabeth Williams on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Williams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1912 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House