Illinois HR 56: RECOGNIZES-FRED WILLIAMSON

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HR0056LRB104 08288 LAW 18339 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to recognize Fred "The Hammer" Williamson 

4on his career achievements and impact on American culture and 

5cinema; and

6 WHEREAS, Fred Williamson, a native son of Chicago, is an 

7acclaimed African American actor, filmmaker, and former 

8professional football player who has paved the way as a 

9cinematic pioneer and champion of Black culture for over five 

10decades; and

11 WHEREAS, Fred Williamson, born in Gary, Indiana on March 

125, 1938, initially gained fame as a defensive back in the NFL 

13during the 1960s, during which he earned his moniker, "The 

14Hammer", for his fierce tackling style on the field while 

15playing for the Oakland Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and 

16the Kansas City Chiefs; and

17 WHEREAS, Transitioning from sports to entertainment in the 

18late 1960s, Fred Williamson made an indelible mark on the film 

19industry; he rose to prominence during the Blaxploitation era, 

20starring in a number of iconic films, including Black Caesar 

21in 1973, Hell Up in Harlem in 1973, and Three the Hard Way in 

221974; his commanding presence, rugged charm, and strong sense 

HR0056- 2 -LRB104 08288 LAW 18339 r

1of justice on-screen made him a symbol of empowerment for 

2African Americans during a pivotal time in cinematic history; 

3and

4 WHEREAS, As a filmmaker, Fred Williamson broke barriers by 

5producing and directing his projects, ensuring greater 

6representation and control over Black narratives in Hollywood; 

7his production company, Po' Boy Productions, allowed him to 

8helm such films, including Mean Johnny Barrows in 1976 and One 

9Down, Two to Go in 1982;