Bill Text: TX HR194 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 194 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Willie Sylvester Thompson of Dallas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-07-31 - Reported enrolled [HR194 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR194-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 194



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Willie
	Sylvester Thompson of Dallas, who passed away on July 20, 2013, at
	the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Wilford and Katie Thompson, Willie
	Thompson was born on May 23, 1925, in Hempstead; after losing both
	of his parents at a young age, he was raised by his uncle and aunt,
	Dank and Louida Thompson; he graduated from high school in the midst
	of World War II and soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served
	from 1943 to 1946; and
	WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge from the
	military, Mr. Thompson earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture
	from Prairie View A&M University, while also obtaining
	certification in elementary and secondary education; during his
	time at Prairie View, he met the love of his life, the former Edna
	Lee Johnson, and the pair exchanged wedding vows in 1947; they
	became the proud parents of three daughters, Jacqueline, Helen, and
	Gwenda, and with the passing years, they had the joy of welcoming
	into their family four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson began his professional career at
	Jarvis Christian College, where he led the agriculture department
	for seven years; he subsequently became a county agricultural
	extension agent, and he continued to serve in that capacity until
	his retirement in 1985; and
	WHEREAS, While living in Longview, Mr. Thompson was an active
	member of East Cotton Street Church of Christ, where he taught the
	Bible and New Converts classes and served on the leadership team;
	ordained an elder of the church, he held that office for 15 years,
	until relocating to Dallas; there he joined Central Pointe Church
	of Christ, a congregation led by his grandson, Dr. Rodney Dulin; he
	continued to distinguish himself through his dedication to
	evangelism and ministering to new converts, and in 2012, he was
	named shepherd emeritus of the congregation; this esteemed
	gentleman was also the author of a number of books, articles, and
	lessons on Christianity; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to both his family and his faith,
	Willie Thompson enriched the lives of countless individuals, and he
	will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all those who
	held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Willie Sylvester Thompson and extend sincere sympathy to the
	members of his family: to his wife, Edna Thompson; to his daughters,
	Jacqueline Dulin and Helen Williams and her husband, Gary; to his
	grandchildren, Chantal McRae Cruthird and her husband, Robert,
	Rodney Dulin and his wife, Shalonda, and Monica and Brandon
	Williams; to his great-grandchildren, Alexandria Cruthird, Mia
	Dulin, Robert Cruthird, Jr., Chayse Williams, Johnathan Cruthird,
	and Roman Dulin; to his dear friends, James and Carrie Coy and Ray
	and Shirley Perkins; and to his other relatives and many friends;
	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 Willie
	Sylvester Thompson.

	Johnson

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 194 was adopted by the House on July
	30, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House