H259 Summary

• General Assembly honors Edward L. "Ed" Williamson, a former House member who served in 1959 and died February 10, 2013, at age 89

• Williamson earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest (1947) and law degree from Duke University School of Law (1953), with military service during World War II and Korean War

• Served as legal counsel for Columbus County Schools, City of Whiteville, and Southeastern Community College for over 20 years; founded Columbus National Bank and First Investors Savings and Loan

• Inducted into North Carolina Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame in 1995 and recognized as 50-year practicing attorney by North Carolina State Bar in 2003

• Secretary of State directed to transmit certified copy of resolution to Williamson's family