[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 90 (Thursday, July 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A SALUTE TO COL. ALTHEA WILLIAMS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2000

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Col. Althea Williams 
for her outstanding service to our country as an accomplished nurse for 
the US Army.
  Her dedication to the Nurse Corps spanned three major wars following 
her graduation in 1941 from the Beth-11 School of Nursing in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado. In World War II, she primarily served in the 
Southwest Pacific area, in addition to Australia, New Guinea, 
Netherlands, East Indies and the Philippines.
  Later in the Korean War, Williams served in Japan with the 279th 
General Hospital. Finally, during the Vietnam War, she served with the 
44th Medical Brigade. As a result of her dedication and outstanding 
abilities, she was awarded with the Legion of Merit with an Oak Leaf 
Cluster.
  Col. Williams exemplified outstanding service in other assignments 
including Chief Nurse at Valley Forge General Hospital, Phoenixville, 
Pennsylvania; Chief Nurse of First US Army, Governor's Island, New 
York; Chief Nurse at Madigan General Hospital, Tacoma, Washington and 
the 44th Medical Brigade. Furthermore, Williams served as Chief Nurse 
at the Headquarters of the Sixth US Army at the Presidio of San 
Francisco.
  Throughout her years of patriotic devotion, this Platteville, 
Colorado native also achieved several other degrees. Initially, from 
the Colorado State University she graduated with a Bachelors degree in 
Home Economics in 1948 and soon thereafter another Bachelors in 
Occupational Therapy. Notably, in 1970 she received the ``Honor 
Alumni'' award from CSU. Finally, in 1960 she graduated from Baylor 
University with a Masters in Hospital Administration.
  Since Retirement in 1970, working as a representative of the USO and 
volunteering around Ft. Collins, Colorado has occupied Col. Williams, 
which further exemplifies her commitment to service.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress I hereby thank 
and salute Col. Althea Williams for her steadfast dedication to the US 
Army Nurse Corps and for her leadership for our beloved country. On her 
80th birthday, may she enjoy the bountiful Liberty with which God has 
so richly blessed the United States of America, and which Col. Williams 
has herself so completely and patriotically preserved for all 
posterity.

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