H.Res. 750 is a commemorative resolution honoring Lloyd Ashburn Williams, a prominent community leader who passed away on August 6, 2025, at age 80. Williams dedicated over four decades to Harlem's development, serving as President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, co-founding HARLEM WEEK in 1974, and championing initiatives in economic development, affordable housing, education, and cultural preservation. Throughout his career, he worked to expand minority-owned businesses, attract investments, and support workforce development while strengthening Harlem's cultural institutions through roles with the Apollo Theater, National Jazz Museum, and Harlem Arts Alliance. The resolution recognizes his mentorship to students at Columbia University, Rutgers, and Fordham, as well as his lifelong advocacy for civil rights and social justice. This resolution does not provide funding or create new programs; it simply expresses the House's formal recognition of Williams' significant contributions to Harlem's economic and cultural advancement.
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