[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING WILLIE ``BILL'' IVERSON GOLDEN

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2007

  Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and recognize 
Bill Golden, an outstanding Georgian who has dedicated his life to the 
betterment of society through his involvement in higher education and 
public service. Bill has been a friend and ally in working towards a 
brighter future for my constituents and the people of Georgia.
  For the past sixteen years, Bill has served as the Director of 
Governmental Relations for the University of Georgia in Statesboro, 
Georgia. During most of this time, he also served as Georgia Southern 
University's Foundation President as well as the Director of 
Development. During his tenure there, Bill helped obtain over both 
public and private funding for many initiatives and spearheaded a 
government relations program between the university and Georgia's 
congressional delegation.
  Before coming to Georgia Southern University, Bill worked at the 
University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension Service, providing 
administrative support for the development and implementation of a 
statewide program in international trade and development and provided 
leadership for all counties in Georgia. He also served as an Assistant 
County Agent for Twiggs County, Georgia and worked to improve the 
county's 4-H and youth program. In addition, Bill aided in the 
development of the consulting firm Economark, Inc. which was developed 
to provide technical assistance in the area of economic and community 
development.
  Bill's extensive leadership ability has also translated into his 
community involvement. For instance, he has served as the Director for 
Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce, President of the Alumni Society for 
Middle Georgia College, and chair of the 13-State Advisory Committee 
for the Southern Rural Development Center. He has also served as 
President and Board Member of the Certified Public Managers 
Association, a member of the Board of Directors of Georgia Industrial 
Developers Association, and the Vice President, representing the first 
congressional district, Board of Managers for The University of Georgia 
Alumni Society.
  In light of Bill's outstanding record of commitment to others and 
dedication to excellence, it is with great pleasure that I rise in his 
honor. As Bill enters retirement I wish him continued happiness and 
success.

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