SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 511 Offered February 15, 2007 Celebrating the life of Charles Q. Williams. ---------- Patron-- Stolle ----------

WHEREAS, Charles Q. Williams of Varina, a respected citizen and retired longtime magistrate for the City of Richmond, died on January 10, 2007; and

WHEREAS, born in Richmond on December 3, 1919, Charles “Squire” Williams was a dedicated public servant of the City of Richmond and the Commonwealth for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, in his teens, Squire Williams enlisted in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues and was inducted into the United States Army Air Corp, Company B, 1715th Signal Service Battalion on December 9, 1942; and

WHEREAS, Squire Williams served during World War II as a message center chief and attained the rank of staff sergeant; he received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Service Ribbon, American Theater Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, and Bronze Star for his brave service to his country; and

WHEREAS, after the war, Squire Williams returned to Richmond and was appointed magistrate for the City of Richmond on May 2, 1949; and

WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, Squire Williams was promoted to chief magistrate for the City of Richmond and served in that position with fairness and compassion until his retirement on January 1, 1986; and 

WHEREAS, Squire Williams was married to Ree Hardee Williams, and the couple were devoted to each other for over 50 years and raised two wonderful daughters, Sandra and Patricia; and

WHEREAS, Squire Williams will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband and father and greatly missed by his family, his colleagues, and his numerous friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian, Charles Q. Williams; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Charles Q. Williams as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.