[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MRS. THELMA M. WILLIAMS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleagues here in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to join me in congratulating a very special 
person, Mrs. Thelma M. Williams, who will be honored in New Jersey by 
the Elks Pride of Trenton on October 28th for her many years of 
dedicated community service.
  A native of Freehold, New Jersey, Mrs. Williams is a member of St. 
Michael's Episcopal Church, where she works on the Building Ground 
Committee and with the Episcopal Church Women. A caring person who is 
always there to help others, Mrs. Williams serves as a volunteer in the 
soup kitchen. Organizations to which she belongs include the Elks Pride 
of Trenton; the NAACP; and AFSCME, where she holds the post of 
treasurer. In addition, she works on the Board of Elections and serves 
as a trustee of the Northwest Community Improvement Association. She 
was employed by the State for 32 years and retired in 1990.
  Mrs. Williams is proud of her family--she has a daughter, Marie 
Meadow, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She serves as 
an inspiration to all of those around her.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in expressing our 
appreciation to Mrs. Williams for her dedicated service and our very 
best wishes as she is honored this weekend.

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