[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 23, 1994]
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                      TRIBUTE TO RUTH A. WILLIAMS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to familiarize my colleagues 
with Ms. Ruth A. Williams, a dedicated community service worker.
  Ms. Williams has been actively involved in her community for a number 
of years. She has devoted a great deal of time to the New York Lioness 
Club. As a Lioness, Williams has held positions as chapter president, 
director, and membership chairperson of the East New York Lioness Club. 
She organized and founded 14 Lioness Clubs, and is responsible for 
establishing the first Lioness District, and District Convention in the 
State of New York.
  As a Lioness, Ruth has held the position of zone chairman for two 
consecutive years. She is also a former regional chairperson, 
lieutenant governor, and cabinet secretary-treasurer in her district. 
Ms. Williams has been commended on her endeavors. She has received a 
number of awards including, Lions International Extension Award, 
Lioness of the Year Award, International President Banker, Certificate 
of Appreciation, and 100 Percent Attendance Award.
  Ruth is also an active member in other community organizations. She 
is presently a member of the Laurencian Guild of St. Lawrence Parish, 
and a troop leader for the Girl Scouts.
  I salute Ruth Williams for her fine accomplishments as a community 
activist and a member of the Lioness Clubs.

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