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THE ESTATE

The Estate of late Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. would like to place his name in nomination as an Inductee for the African American museum that is planned for the State of Florida.

Dr. Williams, as he was affectionately known, was a renaissance man.

Dr. Williams, as he was affectionately known, was a renaissance man. He effected changed through the turbulent era of our nation’s racial divide by being the youngest man in the He effected changed through the turbulent era of our nation’s racial divide by being the youngest man in the International Longshoremen’s Association ever elected to hold the office as President of Locals 1408, 1408A

International Longshoremen’s Association ever elected to hold the office as President of Locals 1408, 1408A and 1597 in 1960. and 1597 in 1960. Thereby, he participated in the labor movement during a time when the consciousness Thereby, he participated in the labor movement during a time when the consciousness throughout America was awaken by the need for reform. From this position, he then became the throughout America was awaken by the need for reform. From this position, he then became the

International Vice President of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District. International Vice President of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District. He created long lasting change for He created long lasting change for the betterment of Longshoremen by negotiating contracts that would give the men a guaranteed wage, the betterment of Longshoremen by negotiating contracts that would give the men a guaranteed wage, benefits as well as safer working conditions. benefits as well as safer working conditions. For his efforts, the National Association for the Advancement of For his efforts, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1969 awarded him the Outstanding Service in Labor and Community. Colored People (NAACP) in 1969 awarded him the Outstanding Service in Labor and Community.

Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Williams has been awarded many accolades and awards to mark his civil

Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Williams has been many accolades and awards to mark his civil affiliations and community involvement. affiliations and community involvement. Also, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 6, 1988 in Also, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 6, 1988 in Biblical Studies from Luther Rice Seminary; on May 11, 1990, Dr. Williams received a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Luther Rice Seminary; on May 11, 1990, Dr. Williams received a Master of Arts degree in Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary and on August 14, 1992 he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary and on August 14, 1992 he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from

Covington Theological Seminary. Covington Theological Seminary.

However, his professional experience is only one measure of who he was as a man and is complimented by

However, his professional experience is only one measure of who he was as a man and is complimented by his personal life. his personal life. He was a husband to the late Rosalind Priscilla Williams, a father of five, grandfather, great- He was a husband to the late Rosalind Priscilla Williams, a father of five, grandfather, greatgrandfather and friend. grandfather and friend. More importantly, he was a man of God who served in the pulpit as minister for two More importantly, he was a man of God who served in the pulpit as minister for two

churches: churches: Greater Bethany Baptist Church and as Senior Pastor of Greater Macedonia Baptist of the Greater Bethany Baptist Church and as Senior Pastor of Greater Macedonia Baptist of the Northside where he ended his ministerial duties by creating a legacy that still lives on. Northside where he ended his ministerial duties by creating a legacy that still lives on. With the cooperation With the cooperation of Picerne Development, he built Rosalind Villas which is a state of the art apartment complex for those 55 of Picerne Development, he built Rosalind Villas which is a state of the art apartment complex for those 55 years of age and older as well as those living with physical impairments. years of age and older as well as those living with physical impairments.

Also, he formed Agape Community Healthcare System with the cooperation of Duval County Health Also, he formed Agape Community Healthcare System with the cooperation of Duval County Health Department. Department. At present, Agape clinics has four satellite locations in every corner of the City in order to meet At present, Agape clinics has four satellite locations in every corner of the City in order to meet the needs of our citizenry regardless of their ability to pay. the needs of our citizenry regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information, please contact For more information, please contact Michell D. Williams Michell D. Williams

c/o Greater Macedonia Baptist Church

c/o Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 1880 West Edgewood Avenue 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville, Florida 32208 32208

(904)735-0623 (904)735-0623

Email: Email: aampex@bellsouth.net aampex@bellsouth.net

Dear Members of the Selection Committee,

As the Chief Executive Officer of Agape Community Health Center, Inc., I am writing to express my Chief Executive Officer of Health Center, Inc., I am writing to express my wholehearted support for the inclusion of Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. in the State of Florida’s wholehearted support for the inclusion of Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. in of Florida’s African American Museum. Dr. Williams has demonstrated exceptional vision, dedication, and African American Museum. Dr. Williams has demonstrated exceptional vision, dedication, and commitment through his transformative work with Agape Community Health Center in Jacksonville, commitment through his transformative work with Agape Community Health Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Florida.

As Founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Williams in partnership with the Duval County Health

As Founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Williams in partnership with the Duval County Health Department established Agape as the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Jacksonville, FL Department established Agape as the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Jacksonville, FL serving all of Duval County with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services to serving all of Duval County with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the most vulnerable residents. Under his seventeen years leadership Agape’s designation as an FQHC the most vulnerable residents. Under his seventeen years leadership Agape’s designation as an FQHC has moved from co- applicant to independent, allowing the center to expand its services and reach to has moved from co- applicant to independent, allowing the center to expand its services and reach to more individuals in need. more individuals in need.

Dr. Williams’ unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers to healthcare access has ensured Dr. Williams’ unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers to healthcare access has ensured that no individual or family is turned away due to inability to pay. Under his guidance, Agape has that no individual or family is turned away due to inability to pay. Under his guidance, Agape has grown to operate multiple facilities, providing comprehensive primary care centers, a women’s health grown to operate multiple facilities, providing comprehensive primary care centers, a women’s health center, multiple pharmacies, and a community partnership school, serving a diverse population of center, multiple pharmacies, and a community partnership school, serving a diverse population of more than 18,000 patients annually. A leader is defined as, a person who has commanding authority more than 18,000 patients annually. A leader is defined as, a person who has commanding authority or influence, and whenever I think of this word Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. comes to mind. Dr. or influence, and whenever I think of this word Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. comes to mind. Dr. Williams’ work with Agape is a shining example of his ability to sculpt a diamond from the rough, that Williams’ work with Agape is a shining example of his ability to sculpt a diamond from the rough, that has withstood the test of time and because of its’ longevity is now considered as a beacon hope as has withstood the test of time and because of its’ longevity is now considered as a beacon hope as well as a place of refuge for those its’ serves. Thank you for considering this nomination. I am well as a place of refuge for those its’ serves. Thank you for considering this nomination. I am confident that Dr. Williams’ legacy will continue to inspire and uplift our community. confident that Dr. Williams’ legacy will continue to inspire and uplift our community.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,

We, the membership and leaders of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church are proud to support the nomination of Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr.'s life and legacy as an inductee to the State of Florida's African American Museum.

Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. was a pillar of this community who gave unselfishly of his time, as well as his resources, during his tenure as pastor. Our church was founded in 1914 and Dr. Williams was the seventh minister to serve as pastor, from 1976 until his passing in June 2021. Under Dr. Williams' leadership all of the debt was paid off and more importantly, the church grew four-fold. He established various ministries to attract those who were lost: a bus and van ministry was also formed to provide for the influx of new members. However, on November 25, 1990, the church moved from its' original location of 3333 Franklin Street to its present and new location, 1880 West Edgewood Avenue. For ten years he pastored this church without receiving a salary and while he was the pastor for this congregation, he worked to improve the lives for everyone within the City of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida through his formation of the Agape Community Development Corporation.

Through a joint venture with Picerne Development Corporation in January 2003, Dr. Landon Williams developed Rosalind Villas, a $13 million dollar senior living complex named after his deceased wife Rosalind Priscilla Williams and is located next door to the church. The project is a state of the art 120-unit apartment complex for senior citizens 55 years old and above, as well as those with physical impairments.

In 2004, Dr. Williams created Agape Community Health Care System in corporation with the Duval County Health Department and we are all the beneficiary of its' existence. During the year 2020, which was at the height of COVID and thereafter, Agape provided a response to include: both testing and the COVID vaccine upon request. At present, this health system has four (4) locations strategically located throughout Duval County in order to serve each corner of the community.

Finally, Dr. Williams is a published author. He chronicled his life experiences in the book, "The Boy From Jessie Street," in which he takes the reader on a journey from his childhood being reared by his single mother who was a laundry and domestic worker, to his pivotal rise as a labor leader who managed the docks along the South Atlantic ports, playing an important role within the International Longshoremen's Association.

Also, we believe that because Dr. Williams is also an educated man who has survived some of life's perils, that his story will be truly inspirational to those who know and learn about his accomplishments. We know the task of selecting candidates and exhibits as well as inductees for the museum maybe daunting; however, we cannot think of a better contribution to our legacy and history than Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. Thank you for giving your full attention and careful consideration to our request. We await your response. This letter is submitted...

Respectfully,

RESUME

AWARDS

PERSONAL PERSONAL

Ma Marital Status: Widower (five children) married to the late rital Status: children) married to the late Rosalind P. Williams Rosalind P. Williams

EDUCATION EDUCATION

Doctorate of Ministry Degree: Covington Theological Seminary; Doctorate of Ministry Covington Theological Seminary; Rossville, GA Rossville, GA

Master of Arts Degree: Luther Rice Bible College and Seminary; of Arts Degree: Luther Rice College and Jacksonville, FL FL

Bachelor of Bible Studies Degree: Luther Rice Bible College and Seminary; of Bible Studies Degree: Luther Rice College and Jacksonville, FL FL

WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE

Chairman of the Board of the Agape Community Health Center-Joint

Chairman of the Board of the Agape Center-Joint Venture with Macedonia Agape Development Corporation and Picerne Venture with Macedonia Agape Development Corporation and Picerne Development Corporation. Development Corporation.

Pastor: February 1976-June 2021 Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor: February 1976-June 2021 Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fl Jacksonville, Fl

Founder and Chief Executive Officer: 1970-June 2021 Twin Consultants Founder and Chief Executive Officer: 1970-June 2021 Twin Consultants and Associates and Associates

Pastor: January 1966-September 1972 Greater Bethany Baptist Church Pastor: January 1966-September 1972 Greater Bethany Baptist Church

International Vice President, International Longshoremen’s Association, International Vice President, International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO 1972-1983 AFL-CIO 1972-1983

Regional Vice President, South Atlantic & Regional Vice President, South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District, International Gulf Coast District, International Longshoremen’s Association, 1966-1983 Longshoremen’s Association, 1966-1983

Local President, International Longshoremen’s Association Locals 1408, Local President, International Longshoremen’s Association Locals 1408, 1408A and 1597 from 1960-1983 and 1597 from 1960-1983 Projects Projects

(1) Agape Community Healthcare System (1) Agape Community Healthcare System (2) Rosalind Villas Apartment Complex: A $13 million project for senior (2) Rosalind Villas A $13 million project for senior living living

Member—General Council World Baptist Alliance Member—General Council World Baptist Alliance

Treasurer-Florida General Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Honorable Mention: Who’s Who American Labor Movement

Honorable Mention: Who’s Who in American Labor Movement

President-Jacksonville Chapter A. Philip Randolph Institute, 1968-1974

Board Member-Jacksonville Area Planning Board, 1969-1973 Member-Jacksonville Area Planning Board, 1969-1973

PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATIONS

“Profile of Baptist and What We Believe As Christians” Complied by “Profile of Baptist and What We Believe As Christians” Complied by Landon L. Williams, Sr. Pastor, Copyright 1989 L. Williams, Sr. Pastor, Copyright 1989

Edward Waters College Baseball Team, Award for Support and Spirituality,

Edward Waters College Baseball Team, Award for Support and Spirituality, 2003-2004 2003-2004

Certificate of Appreciation, Rosalind Residents, 23, 2003

Certificate of Appreciation, Rosalind Villas Residents, February 23, 2003

Light bearer Award, Mary L. Singleton Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Light bearer Award, Mary L. Singleton Senior Citizens Advisory Board, June 2001-2003 June 2001-2003

Award of Excellence, Eartha M. M. White, Community Outreach Leadership & Award of Excellence, Eartha M. M. White, Community Outreach Leadership & Service, 2001 Service, 2001

First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2001 Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2001

Outstanding Support, Ribault Senior High School, 2000

Outstanding Leadership, WCGL Radio Station, 2000 Leadership, WCGL

Certificate of Appreciation, Florida African American Fellowship

Contribution Award, Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center, Duval County Award, Exceptional Student Center, Duval County

Public Schools 1997 Public Schools 1997

Legends Award, International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408, 1996

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, International Longshoremen’s, Lifetime Award, International Longshoremen’s, Local 1408 Local 1408

Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service to the Church Community, and

Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service to the Church Community, and the Lord—The African American Ministries Southern Baptist Convention, the Lord—The African American Ministries Southern Baptist Convention, 1995 1995

Award for Years of Dedication and Support, WCGL Radio Station, 1995

Community Service Award-A. Philip Randolph Institute, 1994

Appreciation/Outstanding Leadership Award During Years as President,

Jacksonville ILA Retirees Association, 1993

Outstanding Achiever in Labor, Maceo Lodge Number 8, 1978 in Labor, Maceo Lodge Number 8, 1978

Outstanding Achievement, U. S. Military Traffic Management Command, 1977

Board Chairman for Leadership Excellence, Urban League, 1976-1977

Honored as Trade Unionist of the Year, A. Philip Randolph Institute 1976

First Annual Florida A. Philip Randolph Institute Honors Award, 1976

Outstanding Contribution, Florida A&M University Rattlers Booster Club, Florida A&M University Rattlers Booster Club, 1976 1976

Outstanding Citizen Award, Dublin, Ireland 1975 Citizen Award, Dublin, Ireland 1975

Toastmaster of the Year, Toastmasters International, 1975

Outstanding Financial Contribution, Florida State National Association for Outstanding Financial Contribution, Florida State National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 1974 the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 1974

Civic Leader of the Year, Edward Waters College, 1974

Leadership in Labor and Civil Rights, Jacksonville Chapter of the Southern

Christian Leadership Committee, 1973

Leadership Labor and Civil Jacksonville Southern Christian Leadership Committee, 1973

Pastor of the Year Award, West Friendship Baptist Church 1970

Outstanding Service in Labor and Community from the NAACP “Man of the

Outstanding Service in Labor and Community from the NAACP “Man of the Year” 1969. Year”

The Greater Macedonia Baptist Church of the Northside was dedicated on November 25, 1990. The 1,200 seat auditorium and accessory uses to include a fellowship hall is a fixture on Edgewood Avenue West as it provides for the spiritual needs of those living within the Northwest Quadrant Community of Jacksonville, Florida.

Rosalind Villas Senior Apartments is immediately adjacent to Greater Macedonia Baptist Church of the Northside and was dedicated in January 2003. The facility is named after the late Rosalind Priscilla Williams, wife of the late Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. and it provides for the holistic as well as the emotional support of residents with the existence of common areas to include: a pool, workout facility, p computers, WIFI, and television room.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Union Hall, was built in the late 1960's and it provides for the administrative and meeting needs of the Locals 1408, 1408A and 1597. Before the hall was built, men would have to stand and wait primarily outdoors in the elements to transact business, which includes being hired. The union hall is located within the heart of a highly industrial and commercial district, and it is strategically located within close proximity to the Jacksonville Port Authority as well as interstate access. The building is still used today as the primary location for ILA business in Jacksonville, Florida.