[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAN ANTONIO COUNCILMAN JOEL WILLIAMS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
accomplishments of San Antonio City Councilman Joel Williams.
  Mr. Williams has served both his city and his nation with 
distinction. A native Texan, Mr. Williams served in the United States 
Army Reserve for more than 25 years, rising to the position of Chief of 
the AMEDD Battle Simulation Center at Fort Sam Houston.
  He has also been a leader in civil service and volunteer work. He was 
a member of the boards of Habitat for Humanity, the San Antonio Credit 
Union, and the East Central Independent School District. He worked on 
the Fund Distribution Panel of the United Way of San Antonio, and was a 
member of the Texas Association of School Boards.
  He has consistently worked to improve the quality of education our 
children receive, and to safeguard the financial health of our 
community. He continues that work now, as City Councilman for San 
Antonio Council District 2. Joel Williams serves as an example of what 
discipline, courage, and dedication can accomplish.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have had this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of San Antonio Councilman Joel Williams.

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