[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 89 (Monday, June 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1187-E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS: MR. JAMES NORRIS WILLIAMS

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of Guyana celebrates its 35th 
Independence Anniversary, I would like to salute an outstanding

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Guyanese American, James Norris Williams, as a Point of Light for all 
Americans.
  James Norris Williams, was born and educated in Guyana. He first 
started working as a teacher of Latin, Math, English and History at 
West Demerara High School in 1961. Four years later he took a position 
as an Assistant in the Reservations Department for Guyana Airways 
Corporation, which would set the stage for a prolific and enduring 
career in the company.
  Soon after he was initially hired by Guyana Airways, he became 
Traffic and Operations Assistant and was sent to Trinidad where he 
worked and underwent training in the Operations Department with BWIA at 
Piarco Airport and on his return to Guyana, was promoted to Senior 
Traffic and Operations Assistant; he was quickly promoted to Station 
Superintendent at Atkinson Airport in Guyana.
  James Norris Williams was married to June James in 1967, and only a 
few weeks later, he was sent to London to train with British Airways 
Commercial and was presented with a Service Handling Specialist Diploma 
upon completion of the program.
  In 1972, James was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Guyana 
Airways, and in this capacity, coordinated the Caribbean Free Trade 
Association and was responsible for cargo, marketing and sales, 
aircraft operational permits and handling documentation. Later that 
same year, he was appointed Manager for Cargo Services North American 
based in Miami, and from 1975 to 1978, he served as General Manager of 
Guyana Airways.
  Upon moving to the United States in 1979, James worked as a manager 
at Medas Shipping, before acquiring two trucks of his own and 
establishing a family business, Williams Shipping and Delivery Service, 
which delivered furniture to stores throughout the tri-state area. In 
1986, the company expanded and its name changed to Williams Worldwide 
Shipping and Trading which now operates as a worldwide shipping 
company, servicing Guyana and the Caribbean Islands and is Brooklyn's 
main cargo consolidator.
  James and his wife June have three lovely children: Nicholas, 
Michelle and Lester. Four granddaughters--Leslie Ann, Shenice, Kennedi 
and Kristen. They also have one grandson, Ethan Nicholas.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mr. James Norris Williams as a 
Point of Light for all Americans.

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