[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E474-E475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING POLK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT MARVIN WILLIAMS

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, in celebration of Black 
History Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from 
throughout Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have had a major 
impact on their community.
  Today, I rise to honor Marvin Williams of Rockmart, Georgia in Polk 
County. Marvin has demonstrated a passion for serving others both in 
his personal and professional lives. For over 30 years, Marvin has been 
involved in the educational system of Polk County. He began his service 
as a Special Education

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teacher and in 1980, Marvin started his administrative career at 
Westside Elementary School. In 1999, Marvin Williams became Interim 
Superintendent for the Polk County School District and officially 
became the county's first African-American Superintendent in 2007. 
Marvin has also been a valuable addition to my 11th District Education 
Advisory Board, helping to advise me in improving our nation's 
education policies.
  In addition to Marvin's commitment to the education system of Polk 
County, he also gives back to his community through his service as the 
Minister of Music at Thankful Baptist Church in Rome, Georgia.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking 
Superintendent Marvin Williams for his leadership and service to the 
people of Polk County and his commitment to the students in his 
district.

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