TITLE: In memory of Senior Officer Charlie "Chuck" Williams Jr. of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

SUMMARY: In memory of Senior Officer Charlie "Chuck" Williams Jr. of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Senior Officer Charlie Williams Jr., an esteemed member of the Corpus Christi community and friend to many, passed away on July 13, 2020, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on January 14, 1958, to Charlie Williams Sr. and Mercy Stevens, Chuck Williams was the adopted son of Rosene Williams; he grew up with the companionship of 11 siblings, John, Billy, Mikle, Larry, Lonell, Donell, James, Clint, DeWayne, Beverly, and Rae; and WHEREAS, Mr. Williams first joined the Corpus Christi Police Department in 1984, and he committed himself to the safety and well-being of his fellow citizens for more than 35 years; he further served his community as a coach and referee for many youth sports; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Officer Williams took great pride in his five children, Angela, Michelle, Vallen, Cristen, and Colin, and he cherished the relationship he shared with his fianc e, Jacquelyn Cook; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to serving his community, Officer Chuck Williams embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and he earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Officer Charlie Williams Jr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer Chuck Williams. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1066 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House