Blasdel’s bill to honor the late Dale Williams heads to governor for signature

Legislation to honor the life of the late Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams is one step closer to becoming law, according to State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana).

The Senate passed House Bill 81, which would designate a portion of State Route 39 between Carrollton and Dellroy as “Sheriff Dale R. Williams Memorial Highway,” Wednesday.

Sherriff Williams passed during his 18th year of service in his latest role.

“While I never had the opportunity to serve directly with Sheriff Williams, I had met him on several occasions, and was privileged to honor him alongside his family, friends and constituents at the Bell-Herron Gymnasium last September,” said Blasdel. “He was a lifelong public servant dedicated to the county, and his legacy certainly will never be forgotten.”

Sheriff Williams joined the Sherriff’s Department in 1969 as a dispatcher, just a few years after graduating from Carrollton High School. After working as a full-time road deputy, he moved to the Carrollton Police Department, and would eventually be promoted to Sergeant in 1994. 2004 saw his initial election as Sheriff, where he faithfully served his constituents with a strong commitment to build a well-trained law enforcement department focused on protecting its community.

The bill now heads to the Governor for a signature.