[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 6 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E43]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING SHERIFF KELVIN WILLIAMS, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 10, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Kelvin Williams, Sr., was 
born in Chicago, Illinois and is the son of Ms. Bobbie J. Williams, a 
lovely and proud lady. The Sheriffs father, Vick Foster, is deceased. 
During his school days, Kelvin attended I.T. Montgomery Elementary 
School and John F. Kennedy Middle School in Mound Bayou; also he 
attended Ruleville Middle School and Ruleville Central High School in 
Ruleville. He earned a diploma from Ruleville Central High School in 
1986.
  Sheriff Williams thereafter attended Mississippi Valley State 
University, where he majored in Criminal Justice. He then moved to St. 
Louis and continued his education at Webster University, from which he 
obtained a B.S. Degree in Management in 1994.
  Sheriff Williams chose law enforcement as a career because he wanted 
to work in a field that had great job stability and a field that 
allowed him to make a positive difference on the community. Sheriff 
Williams is a former Cleveland Police Officer.
  He was assigned to the Cleveland School District as a School Resource 
and D.A.R.E. Officer. Prior to returning to Cleveland, Kelvin served 
with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for over 10 years. 
Kelvin is a former business owner and Investigator for the State of 
Mississippi.
  Kelvin took the oath of office as Sheriff of Bolivar County in 
January, 2012. On a square mile basis, this County is the second 
largest county in the State of Mississippi. When observing the three 
largest counties in this State, we see that Yazoo County has 920 square 
miles, Bolivar County has 876 square miles, and Hinds County has 869 
square miles. Alcorn, the smallest county land-wise, has 400 square 
miles. When comparing the 876 square miles of Bolivar County to the 570 
square miles of the average county size in this State, you may 
correctly say that Sheriff Williams has a lot of ground to roll over.
  In addition to policing 876 square miles of territory, Sheriff 
Williams maintains control over the Bolivar County Regional 
Correctional Facility, which houses 432 inmates. There are 120 
employees who assist with the awesome duties of the chief law 
enforcement officer of Bolivar County.
  The Sheriff remains steadfastly committed to law enforcement in 
Bolivar County. In addition to that, he is still committed to the 
schools, playgrounds and streets where some children hang-out. The 
Sheriff coaches youths for the Cleveland Park Commission and the United 
Family Life Center. He serves as volunteer coach for football, 
basketball, baseball and soccer each year. He has had the opportunity 
to coach: 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 11 year olds and 12 year olds' 
baseball teams in the Dixie Youth State Championship games.
  His passion for the youths and sensitivity to their needs remain at 
the top of his priority list. He counsels youths and conducts 
presentations for them, which enhances their participation in wholesome 
activities, uplifts their aspirations, and encourages them to do the 
right thing. I suggest that this kind of motivation should be 
applauded.
  Sheriff Williams is a member of the Delmar Street Church of Christ, 
where he serves as a Sunday school Teacher and member of the Finance 
Committee. He serves on various boards and committees throughout 
Bolivar County.
  His recent awards are DARE Officer of the Year for the State of 
Mississippi; President volunteer Award; community Image Award; 
Community Service Award; Politician of the Year Award; Cleveland 
Currents Volunteer of the Year Award, and his most prestigious award--
the ``award'' which was bestowed upon him by the voters of Bolivar is 
called Sheriff.
  He has been happily married to Mrs. Glendscene Hall-Williams for 22 
years, and they are the parents of three sons: Kelvin Jr., Glenn and 
Allen. Sheriff Williams and his wife are also proud Godparents of 
Jaylen Jones.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an amazing 
law enforcement officer Sheriff Kelvin Williams for his dedication in 
protecting and serving the citizens of Bolivar County, Mississippi.

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