[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING BOB WILLIAMS

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, my heart is heavy as I 
rise today with Rep. Gary Palmer to honor the life of my dear friend, 
Bob Williams, who passed away on March 15, 2022. My prayers are with 
Bob's wife Jane, his family, and all who loved him as we mourn his 
passing.
  Bob was a humble public servant who loved Washington with all his 
heart. He dedicated a decade of his life to serving the people of 
Washington in the State House of Representatives and even made a run 
for governor in 1988.
  Shortly after, I met Bob for the first time in Olympia. I had just 
been elected to the State House, and I remember being struck by his big 
smile and even bigger heart. We became fast friends, bonding over our 
common pursuit of a more perfect Union. I was inspired by Bob's 
commitment to individual liberty, free enterprise, and a limited 
accountable government.
  In 1991, he founded the Freedom Foundation to advance those very 
ideals we both held dear. Since its founding, the Freedom Foundation 
has been a beacon of Bob's vision for America, and his legacy will live 
on in their work for years to come.
  Bob was one of the brightest minds I've ever known, and I will always 
miss him stopping by the office with a new idea or a word of 
encouragement. His commitment to fighting for freedom and opportunity 
for all was unwavering, and it inspires me to this day. He believed in 
the importance and value of covering every day in prayer and impressed 
upon me how time on the plane was prime time to read my Bible and pray. 
Each and every one of us who had the privilege of knowing Bob in this 
life are better because of it, and I thank God for giving me the 
blessing of calling him my friend.
  Madam Speaker, Bob Williams lived an amazing life that deserves to be 
celebrated. In honor of his legacy, passion, and contributions that 
inspired so many, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Bob 
Williams. May God grant him eternal peace in His kingdom.

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