[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1339]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB WILLIAMS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM 
                        THE WAVE TRANSIT SYSTEM

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize the outstanding service and leadership of Bob 
Williams on the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of service in 
public transportation. For the past 6 years, Bob has served Mobile as 
the general manager of the Wave Transit System.
  Bob began his career in Peoria, Illinois, as a bus operator and rose 
to assistant general manager. In 1988, he was selected to be assistant 
general manager of the Transit System in Charlotte, North Carolina, 
where he served for 12 years.
  In 2001, Bob came to Mobile and was responsible for the overall 
management of day-to-day operations. He oversaw the opening of the 
renovated GM&O building and helped coordinate relief efforts during 
Hurricanes Dennis and Katrina. Bob forever changed the face of public 
transportation in Mobile--new carriers, the MODA, user-friendly 
routing, neighborhood pick-up service, comfortable rider stations, 
litter free bus rides, and increased ridership.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending Bob 
Williams for his tireless service to public transportation in Mobile. I 
know Bob's colleagues, his family, and his many friends join with me in 
praising his significant accomplishments and extending thanks for all 
his efforts on behalf of the citizens of the First Congressional 
District.

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