Download This Version in Microsoft Word format
TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM HENRY WILLIAMS, JR., OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are delighted to learn that William Henry Williams, Jr., of Columbia celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday on February 1, 2020; and
Whereas, William Henry "Bill" Williams, Jr., was born on February 1, 1945. He studied at Clemson University and, it must not be forgotten, is a die-hard fan of the mighty Clemson Tigers; and
Whereas, in God's time, he met and successfully wooed Betti Nix Williams, and the two have been blessed with fifty-two years of marriage. They are the proud parents of Kimberly Williams Best (Stewart) and the delighted grandparents of four adult grandchildren, who have, in turn, given the senior Williamses seven great-grandchildren, with number eight on the way; and
Whereas, during his career years, Bill worked for the most part in sales, primarily real estate and auto sales, but he was also a licensed certified locksmith; and
Whereas, in his spare time, Bill enjoys woodworking, sailing, racing, participating in the Columbia Sports Car Club, and working with computers; and
Whereas, Bill believes in active community involvement for everyone, and he has proven his own commitment to his hometown of Columbia by taking part in various local volunteer activities. To encourage voter registration, he has worked as a precinct poll clerk and poll manager. He also has participated in Walk to End Alzheimer's (event volunteer), the Irmo Chamber of Commerce (member), and the Bob Capes Tennis Tournament to benefit Children's Hospital; and
Whereas, a man of faith, Bill attended Washington Street Methodist Church in his childhood and now attends St. Andrews Baptist Church. There, he belongs to the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class, for which he serves as social chair; and
Whereas, the General Assembly is proud to honor this son of South Carolina at the celebration of his seventy-fifth birthday, and the members join with his family and friends in congratulating him on reaching this important life milestone. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate William Henry Williams, Jr., of Columbia on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to William Henry Williams, Jr.
This web page was last updated on February 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM