This is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring Lloyd Ashburn Williams, a prominent Harlem community leader who passed away on August 6, 2025. The resolution recognizes Williams's decades-long contributions to Harlem's economic development and cultural preservation, including his leadership of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years and his role in co-founding Harlem Week, a major cultural festival that grew from a single day into a multi-week celebration attracting millions of visitors annually. Beyond economic initiatives, Williams championed affordable housing, education, health equity, and digital access while serving on boards of major cultural institutions like the Apollo Theater and the National Jazz Museum. The resolution notes his recognition as one of New York's most influential Black professionals and his dedication to civil rights through longstanding membership in civil rights organizations. No funding or specific timeline for implementation is involved, as this is purely a ceremonial resolution expressing the Senate's recognition of his legacy.