[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 191 (Tuesday, December 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE PRESIDENT McKINLEY ``MACK'' WILLIAMS

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize 
Contra Costa College President McKinley ``Mack'' Williams and 
congratulate him as he approaches his well earned retirement.
  Born in San Francisco and raised in Richmond, California, McKinley 
attended local elementary schools and graduated from Richmond High 
School. He earned his Masters of Science degree in Counseling from San 
Francisco State University and a Masters of Arts degree in Clinical 
Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. It was in Colorado 
that McKinley began his teaching career as a Professor of Ethnic 
Studies.
  Upon his return to the Bay Area, McKinley worked as a marriage and 
family counselor as well as a Professor of Psychology at Merritt 
College. During his early career, McKinley served as a Director of 
Research and Planning and Dean of Instruction at Merritt College, as 
well as Dean of Instruction at the College of Alameda.
  As a well-respected expert in his field, McKinley has presented 
professional papers at many conferences dealing with community colleges 
and conducted research on critical issues facing educators. In 1990, 
McKinley joined the administration of Contra Costa College as Dean of 
Instruction. In 2005 he was appointed Interim President until July of 
2006 when he was named President of the college. The college faculty 
and staff as well as the students who attended Contra Costa College are 
justifiably proud of the development of programs under McKinley's 
leadership. He has assembled a staff of educators who day after day 
helped him deliver on the promise of a quality education for all. 
Dedicated to breaking barriers to education for all students, 
particularly African American males, McKinley Williams has made a 
decided difference in the lives of thousands of our Bay Area youth.
  In addition to his commitment to higher education, McKinley has lent 
his time and talent to a wide variety of organizations in our 
community. He serves on the board of the Richmond Children's 
Foundation, on the Schools-To-Careers Advisory Board for West Contra 
Costa Unified School District, is a member of the Leadership Advisory 
Committee for El Cerrito High school and serves on the Executive Board 
of the National Consortium of Middle College High School. He is also 
one of the few honored male members of The Black Women Organized for 
Political Action and is a lead singer for the popular gospel group 
Consonance. He is active on both the Richmond and San Pablo Chambers of 
Commerce and an active member of the Richmond-Pinole Lions Club.
  I am pleased to have this opportunity to publically recognize Costa 
Community College President McKinley Williams and thank him for his 
tireless work that has left an indelible imprint on our community. 
Through his leadership, he has ensured that students of all ages are 
well prepared for continuing education, new careers, and life. On 
behalf of our children, families and the communities served so well by 
his tenure I thank McKinley Williams, and wish him a healthy and happy 
retirement.

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