Grand Marshalls

The South County 4^th of July Parade is pleased to announce that Senator Tommy Williams will be the Grand Marshall of the 2010 Parade.  Senator Williams brings a strong record of business achievements, community involvement and public service to the people of Southeast Texas. Williams served in the Texas House of Representatives for three terms, and in November 2002 Texans showed their confidence once again by electing him to the Texas Senate District 4 with 64% of the vote, and re-electing him to the Texas Senate in 2004 and 2008. He is a member of the Texas Society of CPA's, an outspoken advocate for Texas taxpayers, and a recognized and respected leader in budgetary issues.

District 4 is the senatorial district that serves all of Liberty and Orange counties, and portions of Chambers, Harris, Jefferson and Montgomery counties. 

Williams is a life long Texan. He was born and raised in Marshall, Texas. After graduating from Texas A & M with a BBA in Accounting, he began a career in industry and public accounting prior to entering the insurance and financial services field in 1983. He now serves as President of Woodforest Financial Services, an affiliate of Woodforest National Bank.