[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 83 (Friday, June 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO LT. GEN. ARTHUR E. WILLIAMS

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to 
Lt. Gen. Arthur E. Williams.
  Since August 1992, Lieutenant General Williams has served his country 
as chief of engineers and commander of the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers. His distinguished career in the U.S. Army spans a period of 
34 years, including service as corps commander at the Sacramento 
District. I regret to see Lieutenant General Williams leaving his role 
at the Army Corps of Engineers, however, I congratulate him on a well-
earned retirement.
  I am fortunate to know Lieutenant General Williams both as a leader 
of the corps and as a friend. Among his many accomplishments with the 
corps, Lieutenant General Williams has made noteworthy contributions to 
the critical mission of flood control. His tireless efforts have served 
to protect thousands of Americans from life threatening natural 
disasters.
  Lieutenant General Williams will long be remembered for his 
leadership, dedication, cooperation, and knowledge. He has truly been a 
superb commander. I wish him well in all future endeavors. I also wish 
his successor the best of luck--they will have a tough act to follow.

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