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 birth on October 23, 1948, and her role as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gwendolyn was a dedicated educator for 43 years, having earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Alabama State University. Her contributions extended beyond education, as she was 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 impact of Gwendolyn's life, emphasizing her qualities of love, leadership, and service. It also recognizes her family, including her three children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her late parents and brother. The House of Representatives of Alabama records her death with deep sadness and offers this resolution as a tribute to her life, extending heartfelt sympathy to her family and loved ones who share in the grief of her loss.