[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF DON WILLIAMS

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2003

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Don 
Williams for his dedicated service to the Fort Knox CORE Committee.
  While Don will continue to serve on the committee, today is his last 
meeting as Executive Director, a position he has held with the CORE 
Committee for the past 7 years. Under Don's leadership, the CORE 
Committee has become a strong advocate for Fort Knox with local, State 
and Federal Government leaders. Don has been an excellent partner with 
our Congressional delegation, helping us to better understand Fort 
Knox's needs and enhancing communication between the delegation and 
Fort Knox leaders.
  Fort Knox is an asset to the Army and to the Second District of 
Kentucky. Don Williams understands Fort Knox's mission, and he has been 
an asset to Fort Knox and the Hardin County community's efforts to 
promote and protect the base.
  This is not Don's first retirement. In 1990, he retired from the Army 
after 28 years of service, including assignments as Secretary to the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon and as Chief of Staff at Fort 
Knox.
  While Don is stepping down as Executive Director, he will continue to 
be involved in the CORE Committee, as well as the Kentucky Commission 
on Military Affairs, Fort Knox's chapter of the AUSA, the Patton Museum 
and the Executive Committee of the Armor and Cavalry Affairs. All of 
these organizations benefit from Don's knowledge and experience with 
the Army and his commitment to Fort Knox's role in the Army and in the 
local community.
  I have enjoyed working with Don over the past 7 years. He has helped 
me better represent the Fort Knox community in Congress. Thank you, 
Don, for your service to the CORE Committee and your dedication to Fort 
Knox and the Army.

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