TITLE: Commending U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams for his service with Defense Logistics Agency Task Force Americas during Hurricane Ida.

SUMMARY: Commending U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams for his service with Defense Logistics Agency Task Force Americas during Hurricane Ida.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams Jr. demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill during his service with Task Force Americas of the Defense Logistics Agency in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in the fall of 2021; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Williams has been a resolution specialist with the DLA Energy Americas East team since 2016, and he specializes in working with vendors and tracking the distribution of fuel during emergencies; deployed to Louisiana in advance of Hurricane Ida, he shuttled between three different FEMA Incident Support Bases and played a vital role in coordinating the delivery of hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel with nearly 100 trucks; and WHEREAS, Born in Gary, Indiana, Sergeant Williams enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2005 and trained as a petroleum supply specialist; he has served with an air reconnaissance battalion in Germany, as a noncommissioned officer with the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, and in a variety of roles at the 1-289th Training Support Battalion in Houston, among other deployments; his decorations include three Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sergeant Williams enjoys the love and support of his wife, Elene, and his four children, Jaiysha, Leasia, Joshua, and Jonathan; and WHEREAS, Through his expertise, professionalism, and commitment to service, Calvin Williams has greatly benefited his fellow citizens in a time of crisis, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his valuable contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams for his service during Hurricane Ida and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Sergeant Williams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House