[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 8 (Thursday, January 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
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                 TRIBUTE TO SARALAND MAYOR KEN WILLIAMS

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 20, 2011

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Saraland Mayor 
Ken Williams, a beloved and dedicated public servant to many in his 
community, who suddenly passed away on December 27, 2010 the age of 76.
  Mayor Williams began his long and successful political career as city 
councilman in 1992 and served until 1996 when he ran for mayor of 
Saraland.
  He was Saraland's longest serving mayor, in office for 14 years, and 
was widely respected for his steadfast dedication to preserving 
Saraland's small town quality of life, while helping his community 
become one of the fastest growing towns in South Alabama.
  A native of Putnam, Alabama, Mayor Williams was a local businessman 
and resident before entering politics. He was a retired master plumber 
and owned a local sporting goods business for many years. Mayor 
Williams is credited with a number of significant enhancements for his 
community, most notably the establishment of Saraland's own school 
system. He also supported local job recruitment and the construction of 
Saraland's first baseball fields.
  On behalf of the people of South Alabama, I offer my condolences to 
his wife of 50 years, Margaret; their son, Thomas Michael; brother, 
Patrick; grandchildren, Ashley Elmore, Brandi Williams, Joshua 
Williams; one great grandchild, Tyler Elmore; and extended family. You 
are all in our prayers.

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