[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. CARL WILLIAMS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise up today to honor a friend of the 
Sixth District of New Jersey, Mr. Carl Williams, a resident of Asbury 
Park. On Friday, April 11, 2003 Mr. Williams will be inducted into the 
Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame as a member of its first class of 
distinguished alumni. He is receiving this award for his untiring 
commitment to uniting his community in celebration of its achievements.
  Mr. Williams grew up in the beach side town of Asbury Park, and has 
been a resident ever since. Today Mr. Williams is the owner of a 
successful clothing store and has proven himself as an accomplished 
businessman. Mr. Williams has been witness to many changes, both 
positive and negative, to the city of Asbury Park. Yet, his commitment 
to this community has never wavered and to this day he continues to 
serve his hometown and fellow citizens.
  Mr. Williams is being honored by his community for advancing the 
educational, physical and social well being of the children of Asbury 
Park. Through his work in the community, Mr. Williams has encouraged 
the youth of Asbury Park to strive for excellence and become our future 
leaders and role models. He is truly an inspiration.
  Mr. Speaker, through his tireless efforts, Carl Williams has fostered 
a sense of community and strived to help those less fortunate than 
himself Mr. Williams, is an extraordinary individual who is dedicated 
to enriching the lives of those around him and on this day I would like 
to ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the distinguished Carl 
Williams.

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