HR 1806: Williams, Cheryl Annette; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)Patrocinador principal
• 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)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Gwinnett County
• Georgia Democratic Party