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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement Monday after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas to help communities recover from severe storms and flooding that occurred September 10 to November 2, 2018:
BY: ROGER WILLIAMS
The question about our nation's border security is not whether there is a crisis; there is. The question is, do we have the political courage to do something about it?
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), released the following statement Tuesday night following President Trump's State of the Union Address to the nation:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement upon being appointed to the Financial Service Committee for a third term by Republican Ranking Member Patrick McHenry:
"I am honored to have been selected by Republican Leadership and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry to serve on the House Financial Services Committee for a third term. Having been a small business owner for 40 years and serving on this committee for four years, I know how vital the role is that we play to protect hardworking Americans and Main Street.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today introduced a House resolution honoring the life and legacy of Richard Overton, the nation's oldest World War II Veteran and Austin-resident, who passed away at the age of 112 on December 27, 2018.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement after being sworn in to the 116th United States Congress:
"As we begin the 116th Congress, I am honored again to represent the people of Texas' 25th District. With all the changes going on in Washington, the one thing Texans can count on is my unwavering dedication to liberty, prosperity and a secure America. I am proud of what we have accomplished so far, and I look forward to continuing to work on issues that matter to you."
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A family member says the nation's oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be oldest living man in the U.S. has died in Texas.
Shirley Overton, whose husband was Richard's cousin, says the Army veteran died Thursday evening at a rehab facility in Austin.
Overton had been recently hospitalized with pneumonia.
Overton was in his 30s when he volunteered for the Army and was at Pearl Harbor just after the Japanese attack in 1941.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Richard Arvin Overton, the nation's oldest living war veteran — and the oldest man in the U.S. — died Thursday in Austin at the age of 112 after a bout with pneumonia.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Shortly after the news of World War II veteran Richard Overton's death, condolences and memories came pouring in from around Texas and the nation.
Overton's cousin, Volma Overton Jr., said the family will miss the funny 112-year-old and that his memory will keep them going.
"We are truly blessed for everyone who has shown support and prayers, everyone who was encouraging to him and our family," Volma Overton Jr. said. "We are so thankful."
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement on the passing of the nation's oldest World War II veteran and Austin-resident, Richard Overton: