Senate Resolution 1031
By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Harbison of the 15th, Parent of the 44th, Wicks of the 34th,
Davenport of the 17th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Cynthia Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, through her leadership as the founder of Love From Afar: The Christopher
Allen Williams Foundation, Dr. Cynthia Williams has dedicated innumerable hours of her
time and energy toward youth advocacy, grief recovery, and community healing across the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this exemplary foundation serves as a platform for young people to receive the
tools, resources, and support needed to navigate life's challenges, build positive futures, and
make meaningful differences in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cynthia Williams will serve as host of the Broken Crayons Still Color
Youth Safety & Mental Health Summit on April 25, 2026, an impactful event that will bring
together youth, families, educators, and community leaders to address critical issues
including mental health awareness, violence prevention, trauma recovery, and youth
empowerment; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cynthia Williams is a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Dr. Cynthia Williams for her many exceptional contributions on
behalf of the youth of this state as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued
health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Cynthia
Williams.