[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 152 (Tuesday, November 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HONORING COUNCILMAN ENOCH H. WILLIAMS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and 
achievements of Councilman Enoch Williams.
  While attending the needs of a racially and ethnically diverse 
constituency, Mr. Williams has been a member of the New York City 
Council, representing the 41st Councilmanic District, since 1978. Prior 
to entering elective office, Mr. Williams served as the executive 
director of the Housing Development Corporation of the Council of 
Churches of New York City. He was also a community-organization 
specialist in the now-famous Youth-in-Action, Inc. anti-poverty agency, 
where he developed the skill of working with community groups, guiding 
them to create housing and employment in the innercity.
  While making important strides in his role as a councilman, Enoch has 
managed to contribute to his community in other meaningful ways. 
Currently, he is the civilian director of the New York City region of 
the Selective Service System. He is a member of the American Institute 
of Housing Consultants, the Community Service Society, the National 
Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Urban 
League, and the Unity Democratic Club. In addition, the councilman 
served as an elected delegate to the 1992 Democratic National 
Convention, having served in the same capacity in 1968 and 1972. He 
also served as Democratic district leader from 1986 to 1994.
  As a veteran, Major General Williams has again proven his commitment 
to his country. He was appointed Commander of the New York Guard in 
1990. After serving as an enlisted member during World War II, General 
Williams earned his commission in 1950, and has enjoyed over 30 years 
of active service. His military decorations include the Legion of 
Merit, Army Commendation Medal, both the Bronze and Silver, and Silver 
Selective Service System Meritorious Service Medals. He retired in June 
1995 as Commander of the New York Guard, with the rank of major 
general.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Councilman Enoch 
Williams for all of his years of faithful service to his country and to 
the 41st Councilmanic District of Brooklyn, New York.

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