[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2183]
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                        TRIBUTE TO CARL WILLIAMS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, every so often I hear a wonderful story of 
someone giving of their time and money to contribute to their 
community. I rise here today to tell you of a man who has done just 
that. Carl Williams has donated the eighth largest carillon and its 
shining gold tower to the new Daniel Ritchie Center for Sports and 
Wellness at the University of Denver.
  To reach the new bell tower you have to climb up a twisting 100-step 
staircase. Once in the tower you realize just how magnificent this feat 
really is. There is a long keyboard with two rows of levers that 
operate the sixty-five bell carillon. Crafted in the Netherlands, the 
bells of the Williams Carillon can be heard up to a mile away. They 
fill the air with beautiful melodies and classic music.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with this that I say thank you to Carl Williams 
for his donation that has added so much to the atmosphere and tradition 
of the University of Denver. His legacy of giving is apppreciated and 
deserving of recognition.

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