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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-26
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 14, 2015
To posthumously honor the life of Simmeon Williams for his commitment to develop youth through athletics and dedication to promoting recreational programing throughout the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams was born on January 27, 1956 in Washington, D.C. at the District of Columbia General Hospital;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams was a proud resident of Ward 5 and resided in the Woodridge neighborhood;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams attended McKinley Senior High School;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams began his coaching career in 1972 at 16 years of age with his lifetime friend Andre "Smokey" Lee and coached the 75-pound #12 Boys Club football team;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams coached basketball at McKinley Technology High School;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams worked diligently at the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation administering several activities for District residents;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams’ record in basketball, football, and baseball made him one of the winningest coaches in the District;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams, with the help of Michelle Lawrence, Simmeon “Little Simmeon” Williams, Sylvia Gwaltney, John Graham, John Douglas, Delonte "Peanut" Taylor, John Frye, and Mason Clarke created the “Legends League,” better known as the “Fifty & Over League”;
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams coached National Basketball Association player John Battle and mentored Georgetown University player Gene Smith; and
WHEREAS, Simmeon Williams enriched the lives of District residents through coaching and recreational programing for over 40 years.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Simmeon Williams for his dedication to the community through athletic coaching and community engagement
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Simmeon Williams Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
