[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
public servant, who is no stranger to hard work, Mr. John Williams, Sr.
  John Williams, Sr. is a lifelong resident of Rolling Fork, 
Mississippi and was born on July 15, 1953 to David and Mary Brown. He 
is a graduate of Henry Weathers High School located in Rolling Fork, 
MS.
  John has been employed with the City of Rolling Fork for about 24 
years. He is a volunteer fireman for the City of Rolling Fork.
  John is married to DeLinda Williams and they have five children: 
John, Jr., Lee Odoms, Renea Flood, Keith Flood and Wanda Jackson.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. John 
Williams, Sr. for his dedication to serving others and giving back to 
the community in which he was born and raised.

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