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title: HR 1806. Williams, Cheryl Annette; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-03-19
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bill_number: HR 1806
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status_date: 2026-03-19
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Akbar Ali
  - Dewey McClain
  - Gabe Okoye
  - Jasmine Clark
  - Samuel Park
  - Arlene Beckles
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Gwinnett County
  - Georgia Democratic Party
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# HR 1806. Williams, Cheryl Annette; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1806
By: Representatives Ali of the 106th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the
108th, Park of the 107th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Cheryl Annette Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Cheryl Annette Williams on January 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Annette Williams was born on December 25, 1945, in Rome, Georgia,
a beloved daughter of Henry and Martha Whittenburg Collins; and
WHEREAS, a proud member of the Democratic Party, she held leadership positions at both
the state and local level, including vice chair of the Gwinnett County Democrats and chair
of the Seventh Congressional District in the Georgia Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her devoted husband of 58 years,
George, and the two served as proud delegates at multiple conventions representing the State
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Cheryl Annette Williams was an active
member of Parkway Baptist Church, where her spirit and service have left a lasting impact;
and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Cheryl Annette Williams will long be
remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 the
family of Cheryl Annette Williams.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-19)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-19)
- Sponsors: Akbar Ali, Dewey McClain, Gabe Okoye, Jasmine Clark, Samuel Park, Arlene Beckles
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74287

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1806.md?full=1