Georgia CommonsHR 1806: Williams, Cheryl Annette; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Cheryl Annette Williams, a longtime Gwinnett County Democratic Party leader who died on January 9, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Cheryl Annette Williams, who died on January 9, 2026. It recounts her life story: her birth in Rome, Georgia in 1945, her 58 year marriage to her husband George, her leadership roles in the Gwinnett County Democrats and the Seventh Congressional District of the Georgia Democratic Party, and her active membership at Parkway Baptist Church. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and honors her memory on behalf of the chamber. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Cheryl Annette Williams and expresses regret at her passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the chamber.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Cheryl Annette Williams, who will receive the official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the public generally.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians, but it serves as the state legislature's official public recognition of a community and political figure's life, providing her family a formal record of that tribute from the House.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts biographical details: her birth in Rome, Georgia on December 25, 1945, and her death on January 9, 2026.
- The preamble notes her leadership roles, including vice chair of the Gwinnett County Democrats and chair of the Seventh Congressional District in the Georgia Democratic Party.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses sincere regret at her passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Cheryl Annette Williams and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Gwinnett County
- Georgia Democratic Party