[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1165]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO DARIAN LEE WILLIAMS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor and tribute to Darian Lee 
Williams for his devotion to his community during his brief life on the 
occasion of the Mike Moody and Darian Williams Memorial Basketball 
Game.
  Throughout his entire education, Darian attended public schools 
within the New York City School System. He graduated from Erasmus High 
School in 1995. Darian continued his education after high school by 
pursuing a degree at Manhattan Community College and most recently 
attended a Technical Computer Institute.
  In addition to playing trumpet in the school band, Darian loved 
playing sports. He played basketball for the Black Men Who Care team in 
addition to many other out-of-school athletic programs. Darian was also 
a member of the Erasmus Hall High School Varsity Basketball team. 
Throughout high school, Darian received numerous awards and trophies 
for his excellence in both basketball and football.
  Through his childhood friend Ernest Glover, Darian was introduced to 
the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. He became a member and was baptized in 
1997.
  ``Disco'' was known by his friends as having lived and enjoyed life 
to its fullest. He loved to socialize with his many friends and was 
adored by all the people who met him.
  Mr. Speaker, Darian Lee Williams devoted his short life to serving 
his community and church. As such, both he and his family are more than 
worthy of receiving our recognition today. I hope that all of my 
colleagues will join me in remembering and honoring the life of this 
remarkable young man.

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