[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5700]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COUNTY SHERIFF OF ATASCOSA TOMMY WILLIAMS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Atascosa County Sheriff Tommy Williams.
  Tommy Williams is an excellent example of a Sheriff who understands 
the needs of his community. Sheriff Williams has been serving his 
community since 1973, when he first became sheriff of Atascosa.
  Sheriff Williams is a man who believes in the value of community 
involvement and intervention. He has been the recipient of numerous 
awards, including the Master Peace Officer certificate. Williams has 
also served as President of the Sheriff's Association of Texas. He is a 
member of the National Sheriff's Association, Sheriff's Association of 
Texas, the Poteet VFW Post and the American Legion Post.
  Sheriff Williams believes that an informed public is better equipped 
for preventing crime in our streets and neighborhoods. As part of his 
duties and responsibilities, Sheriff Williams provides security for the 
operation of county and district courts as well as enforcing county 
ordinances and other state laws.
  Sheriff Williams is a major resource for his county and sets a great 
example for his law enforcement community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the past and future 
accomplishments of Atascosa County Sheriff Tommy Williams.

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