Celebration of Quentin "Q" Williams
Program
The First Cathedral
1:00pm
Musical Prelude
Welcome & Introduction
Archbishop Leroy Bailey, Jr., The First Cathedral Church
— a lasting impact —
Reflections from the White House
Letter from President Biden — State Treasurer Erick Russell
Letter from Vice President Harris — Anita Ford Saunders, Auntie
Performance
I Give Myself Away — Jordan Watson
Reflections from Middletown
Oddfellows Playhouse — Dic Wheeler, Executive Artistic Director, Oddfellows Playhouse
Community Health Center Tribute
Reflections from Stamford Excellence
Stephany Smith, Former Stamford Excellence Association (SEPA) President
Jayden Smith, Stamford Excellence Scholar, 5th Grade
Daniella Carias, Stamford Excellence Scholar, 8th Grade
Performance
“Brother Q” — Noah Baerman
Reflections from Emerge
Senator Mae Flexer, Executive Director, Emerge Connecticut
Reflections from The Legislature
Point of Personal Privilege
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
Representative Williams Memorial
Legislative Impact — State Representative Kate Ferrar
CT House of Representatives Tribute
Reflections from Across the United States
Citation from Senator Anthony Hardy Williams — Devonna Dionne
American Council of Young Political Leaders — Libby Rosenbaum
— a living legacy —
Reflections from Bryant University
Reflections from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
BSL Educational Foundation, Inc. — Tyron Harris
Annual Derby Day
BSL Bro. Quentin Soldier Williams Memorial Scholarship, Public Policy — Aaron Knight
Musical Interlude
Closing Remarks
The Q Fund
Acknowledgements
The Williams Family wishes to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from near and far. We would like to extend our thanks to our community, organizations, and local businesses that have greatly contributed to creating spaces for us all to celebrate our beloved Q.
The First Cathedral
The City of Middletown
Carmela's on the Extension
Community Foundation Of Middlesex County
Middletown Framing
Minuteman Press, Middletown
Vero Cucino
The Wadsworth Mansion