Rev. Dr. Angela Williams

2025-2026 Bill 5549: Rev. Dr. Angela Williams - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5549
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Govan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0731WAB-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 21, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 21, 2026
Summary: Rev. Dr. Angela Williams
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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4/21/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 7
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/21/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REVEREND DOCTOR ANGELA
WILLIAMS OF ORANGEBURG FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF
ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE
ENDEAVORS.

W
hereas, it is with
great pleasure that the South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes
those individuals who give tirelessly of themselves to the welfare of this
great state's citizenry. Having spent her life serving others, the Reverend
Doctor Angela Williams of Orangeburg exemplifies such South Carolinians; and

W
hereas, a native of
Orangeburg, Angela Williams came into this world the second of seven children
born to Lillie Reed and Herman Smalls. She attended the public schools of
Orangeburg and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1977. Seeking
additional preparation for her life's work, the young Angela furthered her
education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Voorhees College,
followed by training at Benedict College in business administration and at
Columbia International University, where she received master's degrees in
teaching and in educational administration. She also holds an education
specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Cambridge College;
received her bachelor's degree in biblical studies from the International
School of Religion and her master's degree and a doctorate in divinity from the
Spirit of Truth Institute in Richmond, Virginia; and holds a Ph.D. and
Christian education degree from the Institute of Christian Works in Seattle,
Washington. The Lord has used her to bring emotional healing to people who have
been hurt, rejected, and deceived; and

W
hereas, Dr. Williams
is an educator, pastor, teacher, published author and poet, and a national
recording artist. Using her musical skills, she continues to contribute to her
hometown, performing with the Celebration Choir, as well as singing with Rosemary
Griffin and Company, the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses
(Orangeburg Chapter), and the recording group Seasoned. As a Christian speaker,
she recently spoke at Jones Memorial AME Zion Church's Good Friday services; as
a writer, she has authored
Free! Not Locked Up Anymore
,
Spiritual
Abuse in the Church
,
Inspired to Grow
,
The Grieving Process
,
and
Behind the Mask
, among numerous other publications; and

W
hereas, featured in
South
Carolina Voyager
magazine in December 2025, Angela has been nominated for various
awards, including Songwriter of the Year, Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year,
Female Gospel Artist of the Year, and the Pinnacle Award, bestowed by Gospel
Choice Music Awards. Recently, she was granted the Phenomenal Woman Award by
the School of the Great Commission in Orangeburg; and

W
hereas, moreover, Angela
Williams serves her God and her community as a member of Church Women United
(Columbia) and the NAACP; and

W
hereas, at home, this
multigifted woman tutors middle school students in mathematics. She also serves
as a caterer for her own business, Angi's Delights, and continues to provide
personal meals for friends and family; and

W
hereas, the members of
the House of Representatives recognize that the success of the State of South
Carolina, the strength of its communities, and the vitality of American society
as a whole depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals like
Dr. Angela Williams who use their talents and resources to serve others.
Gratefully, the House acknowledges Dr. Williams's valuable contributions to the
betterment of the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, recognize and honor the Reverend Doctor Angela Williams of
Orangeburg for her many years of service to the people of Orangeburg County and
extend best wishes for much success in all her future endeavors.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend Doctor Angela
Williams.

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