[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 143 (Thursday, November 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2065]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BILL WILLIAMS

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 2000

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, at the end of this calendar year, another 
remarkable chapter in the history of East Tennessee will come to an 
end. Mr. Bill Williams, co-anchor of Channel 10 News (NBC), will soon 
be retiring.
  Mr. Williams is one of East Tennessee's most highly respected 
broadcast journalists. Seen every weeknight on WBIR-TV's top rated 
newscast, Bill is recognized for his superb handling of the daily news 
and for his compassion in dealing with human issues. He is best known 
for ``Monday's Child,'' an adoption program originated by Bill back in 
1980 and broadcast weekly on Action 10 News. More than 570 of the 
special needs children introduced on the program have found permanent 
homes and loving families.
  Since joining the WBIR news team in 1977, Bill has been recognized 
frequently for his contributions to broadcast journalism. Included 
among his many other honors are the Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award 
presented by the National Conference of Christians and Jews and 
induction into the ``Silver Circle'' by the National Academy of 
Television Arts and Sciences.
  In May of this year Bill was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity 
degree from Carson Newman College, and ``Child Help U-S-A'' honored 
Bill with that organization's annual ``Angel Award,'' in recognition of 
his tireless efforts on behalf of area children.
  After 23 years on the 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. desk, Bill is now 
easing into retirement and will be leaving in December. However, Bill 
plans to remain a part of WBIR for a long time, especially continuing 
his hosting of Monday's Child, the Children's Hospital Telethon and 
Mission of Hope.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that I join with the citizens of the City of 
Knoxville in congratulating Bill Williams for his service and devotion 
to the people of East Tennessee. I wish him well in the years to come. 
I ask my fellow colleagues and other readers of the Record to join me 
in thanking Bill Williams for his many years of service and 
contributions to East Tennessee. Our Nation is certainly a better place 
because of people like Bill Williams and his family.

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