[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. VOLETTA WILLIAMS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 20, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
legacy and service of a remarkable leader, Dr. Voletta Williams.
  Dr. Williams is happy to conclude her educational career on a high 
note. The outgoing chair and professor for the Department of Biological 
Sciences retired after a 32-year career.
  Dr. Williams' dedication has led her to promotions to chair in 2016, 
interim chair in 2015, professor in 2013, and associate professor in 
2006. Before being granted tenure in 2007, Dr. Williams was an adjunct 
instructor.
  Forever grateful for such a milestone, Dr. Williams will miss 
teaching and preparing the next generation of scientist for success. 
She doesn't plan to slow down just yet. Her future includes assisting 
her beloved Alcorn State University, committing to church activities, 
and enjoying her family. She plans to continue to contribute to Alcorn 
as needed or requested. Her goal now is to explore avenues to serve our 
multicultural students better, improve STEM areas at Alcorn, spend 
quality time with family, expand church projects, and remain a mother 
figure to many students as well as her children and grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the legacy, 
and service of Dr. Voletta Williams as she celebrates retirement after 
32 years from Alcorn State University's Department of Biological 
Sciences.

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