LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Pastor Thaddeus Williams,
Schenectady community activist, distinguished citizen and devoted member
of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Thaddeus Williams of Schenectady, New York, died on
Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 9, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Pastor
Thaddeus Williams was educated in the Albany public school system and
attended Russell Sage College; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Thaddeus Williams distinguished himself in his profes-
sion and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the Korean War, Pastor Thaddeus Williams was
employed by General Electric as a Medical ERGIC Technician from 1967
until he retired in 1987; he also served as a Truant Officer for the
Schenectady County school system; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Thaddeus Williams' commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Pastor of Consecration Temple Church of God in Christ in
Schenectady, New York, since 1988, Elder Thaddeus Williams established
the Schenectady Community Watch, a neighborhood watch program to rid the
streets of drug trafficking and other crimes, along with its Community
Outreach Program designed to help not only the homeless but persons
addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, by providing safety, counseling and
feeding; and
WHEREAS, As a volunteer for the Schenectady Inner City Mission, Pastor
Thaddeus Williams served as a mentor and counselor to many boys and
young men who, due to his patience and compassion, grew up to become
productive members of society; and
WHEREAS, A longtime member of the NAACP, Pastor Thaddeus Williams
served as Chaplain for the New York State Department of Corrections, and
was a Committeeman for Jerry Burrell Park, the venue used to hold summer
programs involving the arts as well as concerts; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Thaddeus Williams is survived by his loving wife of 54
years, Bertha (Parsons) Williams; his seven children, Walter, Teresa,
Sheila, Janice, Thaddeus, Clyde and Eric; 52 grandchildren; 48 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his mother, Irene Pennick;
and a host of loving family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Pastor Thaddeus Williams
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Pastor Thaddeus Williams, Schenectady community
activist, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Pastor Thaddeus Williams.