[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E590-E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JIMMY WILLIAMS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
dedicated efforts of JW Cleaning & Maintenance, owned, and operated by 
Jimmy Williams. A true entrepreneur, an enthusiastic and self-motivated 
business owner from Cleveland, Mississippi.

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  Jimmy Williams started JW Cleaning & Maintenance 20 years ago. The 
idea of this business on the side developed while working at Baxter 
Healthcare, where he retired after 31 years. He was also co-owner and 
operator of County Platter restaurant. After retirement he focused his 
attention on other ventures, including the cleaning service. He 
specializes in cleaning and maintaining the upkeep of several medical 
offices, banks, and businesses in the area. He does both commercial and 
residential maintenance and cleaning.
  Mr. Williams embarked upon the cleaning and maintenance business 
specifically because he did so much of that while working at Baxter and 
supervised others doing that. He has a staff of five as well as others 
when needed. His daughter, Sheila Williams, also works for the 
business. She handles the books, paperwork, and the business side of 
the company. Mr. Williams states, ``we're thorough and efficient, we do 
a good job, and we take pride in our work. I check on my staff daily 
and often go into the offices we clean the mornings before their staff 
arrives to make sure everything was done properly if I didn't do the 
work myself.'' His slogan, ``Doing whatever needs to be done, wherever 
it is needed''. This is how his business has remained successful.
  He is motivated to make positive impacts on his community by helping 
people in the community. He loves to cook and take meals to the elderly 
people in the area as a part of simply giving back to his hometown of 
Cleveland. This also keeps him active and gives him an opportunity to 
stay connected with the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jimmy 
Williams for his dedication and initiative in continuing to offer his 
services to the community, surrounding areas and the MS Delta. His 
collective contributions are truly inspiring and reflect the best of 
our shared values as citizens and neighbors.

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