[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 165 (Tuesday, October 24, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S15583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING DR. SAM WILLIAMS FOR WINNING THE 1995 MEDAL OF 
                               TECHNOLOGY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Dr. 
Sam Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Williams 
International, on his winning the 1995 Medal of Technology. This medal 
is given by the U.S. Department of Commerce in recognition of Dr. 
Williams' unequaled achievements as a gifted inventor, tenacious 
entrepreneur, risk-taker and engineering genius in making the United 
States of America No. 1 in small gas turbine engine technology and 
competitiveness, and for his leadership and vision in revitalizing the 
U.S. general aviation business, jet and trainer jet aircraft industry.
  I can think of no one who deserves this recognition more than Dr. 
Williams. He pioneered the design and development of small gas turbine 
engines at a time when most companies were preoccupied with developing 
larger engines. He blazed a new trail by developing engines for small, 
lower cost aircraft, missiles, and unmanned vehicles such as the Tacit 
Rainbow and TSSAM.
  And Dr. Williams did not stop there. He led the design and 
development of the FJ44 turbofan engine; an engine that makes possible 
a new class of lightweight business jet aircraft and new low-cost 
military and civil trainers.
  Dr. Williams has contributed greatly to America's technological 
advancements, to our defense and to our provision of good jobs to our 
citizens. He has brought numerous high paying, long lasting jobs to the 
Detroit metropolitan area and his continued success promises continued 
advancement for America's technology and her workers. 

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