[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E24]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    IN RECOGNITION OF THOMAS WILLIAMS, STATE DIRECTOR OF USDA RURAL 
                       DEVELOPMENT--PENNSYLVANIA

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 5, 2017

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Thomas Williams, 
State Director of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for 
Pennsylvania. Appointed to the USDA by President Obama in July 2009, 
Mr. Williams will retire from federal service on January 7, 2017.
  As State Director for Pennsylvania, Mr. Williams was responsible for 
securing loans, grants, loan guarantees and technical assistance 
offered through 40 Rural Development housing, utility and business 
programs. Mr. Williams managed 106 employees and 9 regional offices 
across Pennsylvania, as well as the state office in Harrisburg. During 
his seven years with the USDA, Rural Development invested over $5 
billion in Pennsylvania infrastructure.
  Prior to his tenure with the USDA, Mr. Williams served as a 
congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Paul Kanjorski. Mr. 
Williams also worked with several communities in Pennsylvania and New 
York to assist local development and economic development efforts. Mr. 
Williams is a graduate of Wilkes University and received his Master's 
degree from Bloomsburg University. He currently resides in Mountain Top 
with his wife, Nancy.
  It is an honor to recognize Thomas Williams for his service to our 
country, and I wish him all the best in his retirement.

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