TITLE: In memory of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park.

SUMMARY: In memory of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park on January 18, 2025, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, The former Patty Jung was born on August 10, 1957, to Hermann and Kitty Jung in Ottawa, Canada, where her family resided after emigrating from Germany; the Jung family eventually moved to Fort Worth and became U.S. citizens, and she graduated from Arlington Heights High School, which later named her a distinguished graduate; she subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in business from Austin College; and WHEREAS, Early in her career, Mrs. Williams worked in the hotel hospitality business at Green Oaks Inn in Fort Worth before becoming a sales manager for Hyatt Hotels and the director of sales for state associations for Amfac Hotels at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; she achieved great success after joining the executive team of Roger Williams Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRT in Weatherford, a dealership owned by her husband, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams; the couple shared 41 years of marriage and took great joy in welcoming their two daughters, J. J. and Sabrina, into the business as managing partners; later in life, they were further blessed with two grandchildren, Clara and Emmy; and WHEREAS, In 1995, Mrs. Williams was appointed by Governor George W. Bush to the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, and she was later elected as its first female chair; she was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve as a public member and director of the State Bar of Texas in 2002; among the many other organizations that benefited from her involvement were the Better Business Bureau of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Tarrant Area Food Bank, Texas Women for the Arts, and the Austin College President's Council, and she was also active in her congregation at Willow Park Baptist Church; over the years, she received a number of honors, which included being named the Most Influential Businesswoman of the Year by the Fort Worth Business Press in 1997; and WHEREAS, Patty Williams was a devoted wife and mother, an accomplished business leader, and a model of civic engagement, and she leaves behind a record of service and success that her loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia Jung Williams and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, the Honorable Roger Williams; to her children, Jaclyn Williams Contreras and her husband, Eric, and Sabrina Williams Speirs and her husband, Jesse; to her grandchildren, Clara Contreras and Emmy Mac Speirs; to her sister, Susan Davis, and her husband, Greg; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Patty Williams. Olcott Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 472 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House