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068063766Patrons-- McDougle, Lambert, Stosch and Watkins; Delegates: Hargrove, Ingram, Janis, Jones, D.C., McClellan, McEachin, O'Bannon, Peace and Reid
WHEREAS, Karl L. Williams of Varina, a respected citizen and community benefactor, died on July 11, 2006; and
WHEREAS, a Richmond native, Karl "Coney" Williams grew up with 10 brothers and sisters, graduated from John Marshall High School, and served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Africa and Italy; and
WHEREAS, during the war years, Karl Williams fell in love with Julia Hansen, and they decided to marry and have a big family, which turned out to be six wonderful girls; and
WHEREAS, in 1954, Karl Williams had a good job at the post office, but he wanted a better life, so he began his bond business in hopes of making a little extra money and a new career for himself to support his growing family; and
WHEREAS, a good judge of character, a tough businessman, and an extremely generous person, Karl Williams approached the posting of bail as an outreach to the community and was known for lending a helping hand to many a client in need, as well as his friends; and
WHEREAS, a legend in the East End of Henrico, Karl Williams loved practical jokes, was fun to be around, and earned the nickname “Coney” during his youth because he was known to have a heart as big as Coney Island; and
WHEREAS, when the couple lost their beloved daughter Kerri to breast cancer, Karl Williams donated the chapel at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in her honor, including the furnishings, the stained glass windows, and the organ; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the couple faced a second tragedy when brain cancer sadly took the life of another daughter Karlene; and
WHEREAS, Karl Williams will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his devoted wife Julia and daughters, Karla, Karen, Kathy and Kristi, his sister and four brothers, his 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, his many friends and admirers, and the parishioners of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a community benefactor and fine Virginian, Karl L. Williams; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Karl L. Williams as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.