[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 88 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      SALUTE TO JEROME W. WILLIAMS

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                        HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 24, 1995
  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to an outstanding American and former employee of the U.S. 
House of Representatives, Mr. Jerome W. Williams. Jerome served as 
administrative assistant in my Washington office from January 1976 
until his retirement in December 1992.
  A native of St. Louis, MO, Jerome Williams first distinguished 
himself in the field of education. He graduated from Stowe Teachers 
College and earned his master's degree in education administration from 
St. Louis University. He began teaching at Bates Schools in September 
1955 and later served as principal of Sumner, Beaumont, and Hadley high 
schools and Lexington and Cole elementary schools. In September 1970 
Jerome was named district assistant superintendent of the McKinley-
Roosevelt District for the St. Louis public schools and in June 1974 he 
became director of the Inservice Center of the St. Louis Board of 
Education. Jerome is a member of the Missouri State Teachers' 
Association, the National Education Association, and National 
Association for Curriculum Development.
  In 1976 Jerome Williams left St. Louis and came to work on Capitol 
Hill where he served as my administrative assistant. He organized, 
supervised, and maintained my congressional office in a manner that 
effectively and efficiently served the people of the First District of 
Missouri. His dedication and commitment to this institution were 
unsurpassed.
  In addition to 20 years of service in the St. Louis public school 
system and 17 years on Capitol Hill, Jerome served his Nation in the 
U.S. Army from November 6, 1953, until August 10, 1955.
  Jerome Williams has exercised a lifelong interest in his avocation, 
public speaking and drama. He has studies radio announcing and acting 
and has been a member of several drama groups. Jerome has also manifest 
a special interest in young people and is an outstanding father of four 
children--Yvette Williams, Karla Wallace, Jerome Williams, Jr., and 
Andrea Williams, and is grandfather of Darrell Banks. In 1970 Jerome 
Williams was honored as recipient of the Harris-Stowe College 
Outstanding Alumni Award.
  Mr. Speaker, Jerome W. Williams has truly led a distinguished life of 
public service and devotion to is family, community, and Nation. I 
salute Jerome in his retirement and wish him godspeed.


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