[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1723-E1724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. FRANK WILLIAMS, JR.

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2017

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mr. Frank ``Frankie'' Williams, Jr., a native of New Orleans, 
Louisiana, who passed away on December 6, 2017 at the age of 50.
  Mr. Williams was born on July 21, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He 
was the oldest boy of six children to Mr. Frank Williams, Sr. and Mrs. 
Joan Williams. Mr. Williams received his education in the Orleans 
Parish Public Schools, graduating from George Washington Carver High 
School. He was employed by the Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar and 
a former employee of Margaritaville for ten years.
  Mr. Williams went into the water near Lakeshore Drive to assist in 
rescuing two men. One of those two men died and another was 
hospitalized after their car plunged into a canal at West End, along 
with killing Mr. Williams as well. A co-worker of Mr. Williams stated 
that his actions that night were in line with his character.
  It was said that, ``Frank was the true definition of a selfless 
person who always looked out for his fellow man, co-worker or friend--
the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. His large 
stature perfectly matched his large heart.''
  Mr. Williams loved the city and the people of New Orleans. His legacy 
will forever be a part of the city and his dedication to community 
embodies the spirit of New Orleans. We cannot match the sacrifices made 
by Mr. Williams, but surely we can try to match his sense of service. 
We cannot match his courage, but we can strive to match his devotion.
  Mr. Frank ``Frankie'' Williams, Jr.'s survivors include his wife 
Doretha ``Kim'' Henry Williams, mother Joan Williams, son Frank Clark 
and two stepsons; grandchildren Adriana, Ma'Kye and Cam'ron Clark and 
two step grandchildren; and godchild Karionisha Polk. Siblings Karen 
Jones, Joan (Charles), Barbara (Will), Glenn (Chandra), Tyrone (Teidra) 
Willimas and Jessie (Brenda) Brue; eight brothers-in-law; and four 
sisters-in-law. He is

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survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and 
friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Frank ``Frankie'' 
Williams, Jr. a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and son

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