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.