[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 103 (Thursday, June 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. ENOCH H. WILLIAMS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 1995
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with pleasure to pay tribute to 
an extraordinary public servant from Brooklyn, NY--Maj. Gen. Enoch H. 
Williams. General Williams retired as Commander of the New York Army 
National Guard on May 31, 1995, after over 30 years of active military 
service.
  Major General Williams earned his commission in 1950 after serving as 
an enlisted member during World War II. Rising from the rank of second 
lieutenant to colonel, he served in many positions, among them--
artillery officer, transportation officer, liaison to the Deputy Chief 
of Staff for Logistics, and Commander of Selective Service, and 
Headquarters Detachment. General Williams was appointed Commander of 
the New York Army National Guard in 1990. His military education 
includes Field Artillery School, the Air Defense School Command and 
General Staff Colllege, and the Industrial War College. Military 
decorations General Williams has earned include the Legion of Merit, 
Army Commendation Medal, and both the Bronze and Silver Selective 
Service System Meritorious Service Medals.
  General Williams received a B.S. in business management from Long 
Island University. He also attended New York University and the New 
School for Social Research.
  In his civilian occupation, General Williams is serving his fifth 
term as a New York City councilman, representing the 41st Councilmanic 
District. The 41st district covers the multiethnic Brooklyn communities 
of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, East Flatbush, and Crown Heights. 
General Williams also gives freely of his time to serve in many 
governmental positions. He is a member of the American Institute of 
Housing Consultants, Community Service Society, and the New York Urban 
League. He is currently civilian director of the New York City 
Selective Service System. General Williams' dedicated service to the 
U.S. military merits special recognition. I take great pleasure and 
pride in entering these words of commendation into the Record.


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