[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
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               HONORING THE SERVICE OF MS. JOYCE WILLIAMS

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Joyce 
Williams upon her retirement after 37 years of service in the federal 
government. During her accomplished career, Ms. Williams distinguished 
herself by aggressively taking on every task assigned and assuming the 
many associated responsibilities. She consistently exhibited 
willingness to work as a team player and assumed leadership 
responsibilities for the good of the Agency.
  Beginning her career as a Procurement Clerk at the Defense General 
Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia, Ms. Williams steadily rose through 
the ranks till she assumed her current position as Chief of 
Congressional Affairs Office at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). 
During her tenure as Chief, Ms. Williams innumerable responsibilities 
included, but were not limited to, managing the liaison operations 
between DLA and Capitol Hill, monitoring the day-to-day operations of 
the Congressional Affairs Team, and overseeing the Congressional 
Hearings process.
  On January 26, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters 
Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was officially named the Defense 
Logistics Agency Andrew T. McNamara Complex, a tribute to the Agency's 
first Director, Lieutenant General Andrew T. McNamara, (Retired). Ms. 
Williams worked many long hours in conjunction with myself and my staff 
to enable a special exception to existing law. Buildings on military 
installations are traditionally named for distinguished individuals, 
but only posthumously. Due to Ms. Williams diligence, I was able to 
include language in the fiscal year 2001 National Defense Authorization 
Act that made the name change.
  Throughout her career, Joyce has been rewarded and recognized for her 
exceptional abilities and sustained the highest level of performance 
receiving numerous, and letters of appreciation. Joyce's achievements 
over the course of her 37 year career have been of the quality and 
level that are clearly deserving of the DLA Distinguished Career 
Service Award. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to pay tribute to Ms. 
Williams' lifetime of distinguished service.

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