[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ROBERT WILLIS

  (Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of 
Georgia's Fifth Congressional District to honor Mr. Robert ``Bob'' 
Willis on a very special 99th birthday.
  Mr. Willis has lived a life of service, and I am proud to help him 
celebrate his 99 years of life and more than 75 years of uninterrupted 
service to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1926, Mr. Willis served in the Navy 
during World War II and was initiated into the Beta Mu Chapter at 
Kentucky State University in 1949. From there, Mr. Willis would go on 
to serve in many leadership roles in the fraternity, including district 
director of Georgia and southern regional vice president.
  Mr. Willis' unceasing fraternal dedication has earned him the Alpha 
Award of Merit from General President Darryl Matthews, the highest 
award that Alpha Phi Alpha can bestow on a member.
  Mr. Willis is an exemplification of Men of Distinction, his 
brotherhood's moniker. I congratulate him on his 99th birthday and for 
his life of service to his community. I hope that he is enjoying this 
day in Atlanta.

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