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26 LC 129 0612 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.1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Lena B. Williams was born on December 3, 1930, in St. Andrew, Jamaica,2 to William Hoo Fatt, a Chinese immigrant shop owner, and Kathleen Rose Hall, a Jamaican3 seamstress of exceptional skill; and4 WHEREAS, as the firstborn of seven children, Mrs. Williams spen t her early years in5 Woodford, St. Andrew, and later graduated from the distinguishe d Excelsior High School6 in Kingston; and7 WHEREAS, she pursued higher education at Mico Teachers College, the oldest teacher8 training institution in the Western Hemisphere, where she was proudly among the first class9 of women to matriculate and graduate from the institution in 1956; and10 WHEREAS, during her studies at Mico, she met Alvin C. “A.C.” Williams of Belize, whom11 she married on August 3, 1957, and their union of 63 years was blessed with three children:12 Donald, Allan, and Karlene; and13 H. R. 1147 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0612 WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams and her husband dedicated more than 50 y ears to the noble14 profession of teaching, shaping and enriching young lives in Jamaica, The Bahamas, and the15 State of Georgia; and16 WHEREAS, their partnership in education endured until Mr. Williams' passing in 2020, and17 Mrs. Williams' legacy as a lifelong educator continues to inspi re students, families,18 colleagues, and communities; and19 WHEREAS, Mrs. Lena B. Williams is widely admired for her unwavering commitment to20 excellence, her profound influence on generations of learners, and her enduring example of21 service, leadership, and grace.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Lena B. Williams for her outstanding24 service and extend best wishes for her continued health and happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mrs.27 Lena B. Williams.28 H. R. 1147 - 2 -