[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WALKER ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR.

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2017

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life and legacy of District 
of Columbia resident and my friend Walker Alexander Williams, Jr. 
Walker, who is 76, was honored this week at the Lincoln Theatre.
  Born on November 7, 1940, Walker Alexander Williams, Jr. took on a 
selfless life of service to others. After attending Boston University 
and earning a degree in communications, he went on to attend Seton Hall 
and Rutgers University's Graduate Schools of Business Administration. 
From there, he built an impressive career working with an array of non-
governmental organizations on issues ranging from education to economic 
development. During this time, he developed an expertise in the area of 
African and Caribbean development. He had a remarkable understanding of 
the African and Caribbean diaspora and politics, and realized the 
importance of elevating their voices in Washington, advocating for them 
and advising international and U.S. government agencies. He went on to 
found Leadership Africa USA in 2006 and served as President and Founder 
of Education Africa USA, focusing on educational challenges in South 
Africa.
  Walker leaves behind his partner, Janice M. Smith; his brother, 
Kenneth Williams; his sisters Diane Harris and Elaine Bloom; children, 
Bryn Williams Meyer and Walker Williams III; and his grandchildren Max 
Meyer, Lashonna and Yahshua Williams.
  I ask the House of Representatives to join me in honoring the life 
and legacy of Walker Alexander Williams, Jr., and remembering his 
selfless dedication to others.

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