[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. WILLIAM D. LAW, JR.

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to honor 
Dr. William D. Law, Jr., a constituent and more importantly, a good 
friend. Bill Law has served North Harris Montgomery Community College 
District and Montgomery College as a president and executive officer 
with unmatched energy and care since 1992.
  Dr. Law created the vision and leadership for the founding and 
significant growth and success of Montgomery College; oversaw the 
planning, management and construction of the campus; directed a 
nationwide recruitment effort for faculty and staff; created the 
organizational structure and led the development of the college's 
academic programs.
  Dr. Law's commitment to breaking the geographic barriers within 
Montgomery County to better serve its entire population--uniting the 
north and south, east and west of the county to create a better climate 
for economic prosperity for all--will leave a lasting legacy.
  Bill Law has provided critical leadership in helping to establish The 
University Center adjacent to the Montgomery College campus and helping 
to provide increased access to higher education, including bachelor's 
and master's degrees.
  Bill Law has participated in and provided leadership for many civic, 
business, political, and community development groups contributing 
important ideas and energy to all of his affiliations; serving with 
distinction on the boards of numerous organizations, including 
Montgomery County Youth Services, the Education for Tomorrow Alliance, 
The John Cooper School, and the Montgomery County United Way.
  Bill Law has made significant efforts to reach the underserved 
populations in the area, including the growing number of Hispanics in 
the county, as well as the Tamina community. He created programs and 
services to better meet the needs of potential first-generation college 
students.
  Dr. Law's success at Montgomery College helped by example to lead to 
the expansion of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District 
service area, with the successful elections of Splendora and Willis 
ISDs in 1996, Klein ISD in 1999, and Magnolia and Cy-Fair ISDs in 2000.
  Bill Law has worked tirelessly to establish a much-needed, 
comprehensive technology training center for all the citizens of 
Montgomery County; partnering with business, industry and education to 
create the Center for Business & Technology Training, which will train 
workers for the kinds of careers on which they can raise a family.
  Bill Law has earned numerous recognitions for his service to the 
community, and was twice selected as Citizen of the Year by the South 
Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, and Key Person of the 
Year by the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce.
  Dr. Law's vision for Montgomery College has resulted in significant 
achievements and recognitions for the college, including selection as a 
``Showcase College'' by the Consortium for Community College 
Development, a ``21st Century Learning College Champion'' by the League 
for Innovation in the Community College, and various other honors.
  Mr. Speaker, this statement shall serve as a permanent record in the 
United States House of Representatives of the esteem and respect 
accorded to Dr. William D. Law, Jr. by his colleagues, faculty, staff, 
students, and community. His many contributions to Montgomery College 
and the North Harris Montgomery Community College District will not be 
soon forgotten.
  Like many others, I consider Bill Law a good and true friend. He is 
as near to irreplaceable as a leader can be, and I speak for our entire 
community when I say that he is a well-loved and will be sorely missed. 
Bill Law enriched our lives by our mere association with this 
remarkable education leader.

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