“All of us at 1199 and the SEIU State Council are devastated to hear of the passing of our SEIU brother, State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams. Q was a fighter with clear, courageous commitment to racial and economic justice for all people. He grew up around 1199 members at CVH and in Middletown, and that was a big part of who he was and why he was so committed to his work in his community and at the State Capitol. Because of this, he believed in working people and  fought side by side with us on many issues.  Our sincerest condolences go out to his family. We’ve lost a champion who was all about the genuine well-being of people. Our thoughts and our hearts are with the people of Middletown and the community he served so proudly.” – SEIU 1199NE President Rob Baril