House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Thelma Alice Smith Washington Williams on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday, celebrated on January 14, 2025. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1925, Ms. Williams has had a distinguished career in education, serving as an assistant professor at Grambling College and later at Grambling High School. She holds degrees from Morgan State University and West Virginia University and has made significant contributions to the arts, including authoring a book and choreographing numerous events.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Williams has been a dedicated mentor to countless youth and has actively participated in community service, earning recognition through a community service award named in her honor. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, and is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' sincere wishes for her continued success and acknowledges her lifetime of service to the Grambling community.