SR0368 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0368 LRB103 32879 ECR 62683 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of G.M. Alison Williams of Springfield, who passed away on June 8, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams was born to Peter and Dorothy (Howell) Williams in St. John's, Antigua, West Indies on May 30, 1954; she was a resident of Springfield for 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams made a big impact in her community, serving as director of several childcare and nonprofit agencies; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams was an active member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and belonged to the Red Hatters Social Club; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams was an avid reader and a passionate writer of poetry who loved to travel; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Alison Williams is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Ethan) Mathis-Posey and Faren Williams; her grandchildren, Avery-Jonae, Anthony Howard, Nylah-Nicole, and August-Sebastian; her grandchild on the way, Leena-Ann; her brothers, Joseph (Daisy) Williams and Christopher (Karen) Williams; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of G.M. Alison Williams and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Alison Williams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.