[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 181 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H9536-H9537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ELDON ``TWIRP'' WILLIAMS

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the life and legacy of Eldon ``Twirp'' Williams, whose life was 
tragically ended last month at the age of 87.
  Endearingly known as ``Twirp'' by those throughout the Riverbend 
community, he had been involved in local government for more than 60 
years.
  In 1957, Twirp was appointed as Godfrey Township assessor, a position 
he held until 1997. In 1999, he was elected

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as a trustee to the Godfrey Village Board, where he served until his 
untimely death.
  In addition to his decades of service to Madison County, Twirp was 
also an Air Force Veteran.
  Outside of his public service, Twirp worked as a Realtor for more 
than 50 years and was even out on a real estate call at the time of his 
passing.
  Twirp leaves a long-lasting legacy of service that will never be 
replaced. He is survived by his wife, 6 daughters, 11 grandchildren, 
and 14 great-grandchildren.
  Please join me in keeping the Williams family and the Godfrey 
community in your thoughts and prayers.

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