[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E860-E861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JAMON CHARLES WILLIAMS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 1997

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 
sadness that I rise to pay special tribute to a remarkable individual 
who has distinguished himself by his exceptional accomplishments in 
both academics and athletics. Mr. Jamon Charles Williams passed away on 
Thursday, April 17, 1997.
  Jamon attended Memorial High School in San Antonio, TX, and was in 
the top 15 percent of his senior class. He was a Presidential Classroom 
Scholar and had plans to pursue an Engineering career at one of the six 
colleges where he had already been accepted.
  Jamon was co-captain of Memorial's basketball team and was named to 
the 27-AAAA District Basketball team. His athletic ability and his 
desire to build team morale allowed him to lead his high school 
basketball team to many victories. In addition, Jamon was the president 
of the Black Student Union.
  Mr. Speaker, all of San Antonio grieves for the family and friends of 
Jamon Williams. Mr.

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Williams was an extraordinary leader, an exemplary student, and a 
highly respected member of the San Antonio community. He inspired those 
that he worked with, won the devotion of his friends, and earned the 
gratitude of his community. I ask my colleagues assembled here to join 
me in honoring the life of Mr. Jamon Charles Williams.

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