[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1435]
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                  IN HONOR OF ROBERT ``BOB'' WILLIAMS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor my dear 
friend, Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Williams on the occasion of his 95th 
birthday. It may be hard to believe this, but neither I--nor my 
intrepid staff--can seem to find a good cause in The Woodlands that Bob 
has not been instrumental in or supported.
  How many 95 year olds do you know that are using their birthday to 
raise funds and food for the needy? But, that's Bob. He is spending his 
birthday morning this Saturday at the Panther Creek Randalls store 
collecting non-perishable food and much needed money for InterFaith's 
Food Pantry. But, that's our Bob.
  Almost as soon as he moved to The Woodlands, Bob was busy helping to 
establish our first YMCA. From being a charter member of the Woodlands 
Community Presbyterian Church and a Hometown Hero, Bob Williams knows a 
lot about service. An Eagle Scout, World War II veteran and lifelong 
Kiwanis Club member, Bob founded The Woodlands first Kiwanis Club. 
Nearly 60 years later, he is still a distinguished member and his hard 
work is evident in the Kiwanis Breakfast and Key Clubs in four 
Woodlands High Schools that teach our young students community service.
  Bob walks the walk he talks every day. Whether it be in Kiwanis, the 
Special Olympics, his church, the YMCA or InterFaith, he leads by 
example with humor and caring.
  An amazing tennis player also known for his beautiful singing voice 
and for--get this--driving himself all over the United States; it's not 
unusual to hear how he just road-tripped the Midwest or Florida. That's 
Bob.
  Between his 90th and 95th birthday, he tried to go home again to 
Chicago, but it didn't take him long to realize Texas was home now. We 
are grateful for that epithany because we are better for his service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize my friend Bob Williams for 
his countless--and ongoing--contributions to The Woodlands. I urge you 
to join me in recognizing Bob Williams for his many years of service, 
which I know will continue long after the candles are blown out on his 
95 birthday cake.

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