[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 83 (Friday, June 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1029-E1030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CARRINGTON WILLIAMS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and 
pay tribute to Mr. Carrington Williams, who is and continues to be an 
outstanding member of the northern Virginia community. A founding 
member of the Washington Airports Task Force, Mr. Williams is retiring 
from this group after serving for many successful years as chairman of 
the board, a position he has held since 1982. He is also a former 
member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's board of 
directors and served as chairman of its Planning

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Committee from 1987 to 1994. Mr. Williams' strong leadership has helped 
shape the National Capital region's development, especially through 
improved air transportation and increased access to world markets.
  Mr. Williams received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins 
University and earned his law degree at the University of Virginia. He 
is a former partner and current Of Counsel at the law firm of McGuire, 
Woods, Battle & Boothe, where he specializes as a tax attorney. During 
his career, Mr. Williams has held numerous public offices, particularly 
in the field of transportation. He is currently a member of the 
Environmental and Transportation Committee of the Greater Washington 
Board of Trade and is general counsel for the International Trade 
Association of Northern Virginia. Mr. Williams has also served Fairfax 
County as a five-term member of the Virginia House of Delegates and as 
a trustee of the George Mason University Foundation. presently, he is a 
fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and a trustee of the 
Virginia Conference on Federal Taxation.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Williams for over two decades, 
and am proud of the integrity and expertise he has displayed in his 
professional career and his public service. Throughout his life, he has 
received many well-deserved awards and honors for his service and 
contributions to northern Virginia. In 1991, he was the recipient of 
the George Mason medal, which was awarded by the board of visitors at 
George Mason University. Mr. Williams was also the Fairfax County 
Chamber of Commerce's 1994 turkey roast honoree for his service and 
commitment to northern Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in applauding Mr. 
Williams' significant and enduring role in shaping both our local 
community and the Commonwealth of Virginia over the past 30 years.

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