[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
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              EDWARD WILLIAMS, EAST CHICAGOAN OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 1997

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to commend Mr. Edward 
Williams, an outstanding citizen of Indiana's First Congressional 
District. On Thursday, March 13, 1997, Edward will be named East 
Chicagoan of the Year during a recognition banquet at the Knights of 
Columbus Hall in East Chicago, IN.
  Edward, a native of East Chicago, is a graduate of Indiana University 
in Bloomington. He is currently the director of education and 
development for the Showboat Mardi Gras Casino. Prior to holding this 
position, Edward was the president and chief executive officer of 
Lakeshore Employment and Training Partnership. In this capacity, Edward 
utilized his aggressive motivational and leadership qualities, which 
led Lakeshore to successfully train and secure employment for thousands 
of young adults and other unemployed residents of Lake County, IN.
  Not only has Edward excelled in his professional life, but he has 
been a great community leader as well. Edward's emphasis on the needs 
of our youth has challenged countless young people to be the very best 
they can be. He is an accomplished speaker and has addressed thousands 
of citizens on such diverse topics as education, motivation, economic, 
and community development, family issues, religion, and community 
involvement. Edward is a member of several professional associations, 
and he has received numerous appointments to local, State, and national 
boards. For example, Edward is a member of the East Chicago Library 
Board, a trustee of Antioch Baptist Church, and a Lilly Fellow.
  Along with the distinguished award of East Chicagoan of the year, 
Edward has been bestowed with the State of Indiana's highest public 
service award. The Sagamore of the Wabash. The award was issued by Gov. 
Evan Bayh.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Edward on being honored as East Chicagoan of the Year. 
His children, Kelly, Kirk, and Kevin, can be proud of their father's 
accomplishments. His unselfish dedication will be marked forever in 
history.

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