House Resolution 1147
By: Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th, Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina
of the 110th, and Ali of the 106th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mrs. Lena B. Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lena B. Williams was born on December 3, 1930, in St. Andrew, Jamaica,
to William Hoo Fatt, a Chinese immigrant shop owner, and Kathleen Rose Hall, a Jamaican
seamstress of exceptional skill; and
WHEREAS, as the firstborn of seven children, Mrs. Williams spent her early years in
Woodford, St. Andrew, and later graduated from the distinguished Excelsior High School
in Kingston; and
WHEREAS, she pursued higher education at Mico Teachers College, the oldest teacher
training institution in the Western Hemisphere, where she was proudly among the first class
of women to matriculate and graduate from the institution in 1956; and
WHEREAS, during her studies at Mico, she met Alvin C. “A.C.” Williams of Belize, whom
she married on August 3, 1957, and their union of 63 years was blessed with three children:
Donald, Allan, and Karlene; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams and her husband dedicated more than 50 years to the noble
profession of teaching, shaping and enriching young lives in Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, their partnership in education endured until Mr. Williams' passing in 2020, and
Mrs. Williams' legacy as a lifelong educator continues to inspire students, families,
colleagues, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lena B. Williams is widely admired for her unwavering commitment to
excellence, her profound influence on generations of learners, and her enduring example of
service, leadership, and grace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Lena B. Williams for her outstanding
service and extend best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mrs.
Lena B. Williams.