The resolution expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Gwendolyn Wendell Williams Peterson, a respected member of the Union Springs, Alabama community, who died at the age of 76. It highlights her vibrant life, noting her role as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as her dedication to education, having served as an educator for 43 years after earning her degrees from Alabama State University. Gwendolyn was also actively involved in various community organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, First Baptist Church of Greater Washington Park, and several local retirees' associations.

The resolution acknowledges the significant impact Gwendolyn had on her family and community, emphasizing her qualities of love, leadership, and service. It pays tribute to her legacy and expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends, recognizing the void her departure has left in their lives. The House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama officially records her death with sadness and extends condolences to her loved ones.