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 and community through her work as an author, choreographer, and mentor to youth.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Williams is recognized for her civic engagement, having served on various community committees and receiving a community service award named in her honor. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, she is also 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.