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A Resolution honoring the life of Phyllis S. Williams.
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WHEREAS, Nashville community and civic leader Phyllis Stewart Williams died on December 18, 2020 at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Phyllis Williams was a graduate of DuPont High School, class of 1961, and served as an officer of the Sigma Delta Chi sorority; and
WHEREAS, Williams subsequently went on to work for the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, and worked in the Tennessee State Legislature from 1965 to 1974; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, Williams went to work for Sheriff Daron Hall in the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after 22 years of employment with the Old Hickory Credit Union; and
WHEREAS, Williams worked in community outreach at the Sheriff's Office and was described as an outspoken, dedicated, and beloved employee by Sheriff Hall; and
WHEREAS, Williams was a well-respected member of the Nashville community, known for her work and contributions to nonprofits, organizations, and local politics; and
WHEREAS, Phyllis Williams first entered the Nashville political scene in 2002 when she joined Phil Ponder's Vice Mayoral campaign and continued to be active and involved in numerous campaigns throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her contributions to local politics, Williams was a champion of women's rights and most recently served in an advisory role on Mayor David Briley's Council in the State of Women; and
WHEREAS, Phyllis Williams also served and held leadership roles on many boards throughout her life such as Leadership Donelson-Hermitage, the Davidson County Democratic Party, WIN (Women in Numbers), the Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce, the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Nashville Business & Professional Women; and
WHEREAS, Phyllis Williams' generosity, community spirit, and kindness will be greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize and honor the life of Phyllis S. Williams.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED...
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