[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
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                      HONORING VICTOR B. WILLIAMS

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2018

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Special 
Agent Victor B. Williams, who after 34 years of service with the 
federal government, is retiring to independently pursue his efforts to 
end human trafficking.
  Victor began his career as a Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, 
where he conducted search and rescue/law enforcement missions from 1982 
until 1991. He then joined the U.S. Customs Service, which later became 
the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As a special agent in 
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations Unit, Victor participated in 
both domestic and international law enforcement investigations dealing 
with a wide range of activities, including terrorism, narcotics, money 
laundering, identity and benefit fraud, maritime smuggling operations, 
container security, and human trafficking.
  Victor's experiences during these investigations triggered a lifelong 
determination to not only combat human trafficking, but also to educate 
law enforcement personnel and the public about the importance of 
victim-centered approach. He has served and represented over 250 
entities, including non-governmental organizations, churches, private 
organizations, and law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and 
local levels in his fight against the exploitation of people.
  Victor B. Williams is an extraordinary man who has dedicated his life 
to serving others. I could not be prouder of the time and devotion he 
has given to his community and his country. I am honored to recognize 
Victor today for his invaluable contributions to combat modern-day 
slavery.

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