Senate Resolution No. 3325

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Norman James Williams,
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 this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Norman James Williams of Brooklyn, New York, died on
Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 70; and

WHEREAS, Norman James Williams, who was born on March 30, 1950, in
Charlestown, Guyana, South America, was the seventh child of Norman and
Clarabel Williams; and

WHEREAS, He attended Broad Street Government School, then Trinity
Methodist School until the 6th Standard before enrolling at Chatham High
School; and

WHEREAS, Norman James Williams distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, Norman James Williams was employed for a several years at
G.M.C.where he met the love of his life, Megnal Gentle; the couple
married on August 17, 1985, and together they had one son, Dexter; he
was also the father of Andre and Jermaine; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Clarabel Williams,
Norman James Williams is survived by his wife, Megnal; sons, Andre,
Jermaine and Dexter; seven grandchildren, Georgia, Brandon, Dretan,
Naomie, Jayden, Kimmora and Jeremiah; sisters, Yvonne, Eileen, Lynette,
Olivia and Jennifer; brothers, Lloyd, Warren, Raymond, Clement, Michael
and Keith; sisters-in-law, Lena, Ingrid, Sylvena, Margaret, Patsy,
Jennifer and Mercell; brothers-in-law, Lennox Gentle, Lennox Daly and
Robert Bacchus; Uncle Marlon, Earl, Gail, Esan, Suzanne, Jennel Dillion,
Errol, Roxanne, Lorraine, Marcia, Suzette, Dwayne and Yonette; best
friend of the Patterson, Leslyn and Deryck Sam, Michael and Claudia
Welch, Gordon Brown of Canada; and cousins, the Gentles of Low Wood, the
Daysons and the Williams, Corine and Collette Dunson and Oswald Amanda;
and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Norman James 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 Norman James Williams, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Norman James Williams.