[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO HARDY WILLIAMS

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life 
and work of my friend Hardy Williams, the late State Senator from 
Philadelphia. Senator Williams was a pioneer in championing African 
American causes in Philadelphia and dedicated his life to serving his 
community.
  Senator Williams was born April 14, 1931 and raised in West 
Philadelphia. A product of the School District of Philadelphia, Sen. 
Williams graduated from Pennsylvania State University and the 
University of Pennsylvania Law School. He was elected to the 
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and began his groundbreaking 
work shortly thereafter. He organized the Pennsylvania Legislative 
Black Caucus in 1972, and served five successful terms as a State 
Representative.
  In 1982 he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate. During his 
tenure in the Senate, Sen. Williams served as minority chairman of the 
Public Health and Welfare Committee and chairman of a task force on 
violence as a public health issue. In 1994, he founded and served as 
executive director of Black Family Services. Sen. Williams also founded 
the Organized Anti-Crime Community Network. He worked with Blacks 
Networking for Progress, the Delaware Valley Ecumenical Council, and 
the African-American Delaware Valley Port Corporation. Sen. Hardy was 
instrumental in establishing the Crisis Intervention Network, a program 
dedicated to preventing violence among youths.
  Senator Hardy Williams' long and impressive career showcases his 
commitment, service, and dedication to bettering his community. Madam 
Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me 
in celebrating the life and accomplishments of Sen. Williams, and honor 
him for the great work he has done for the people of Philadelphia.

                          ____________________