[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1524]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING EARL WILLIAMS

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the brilliant life of 
Mr. Earl Williams. Earl was a caring friend, family member, and leader 
in the community. He will be greatly missed, but the positive impact he 
has left will remain in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing 
him.
  It is with a deep sense of sadness that I rise today to deliver 
condolences to the family and friends of a great man, a brilliant human 
being and a true servant of God. However, it is also with a deep sense 
of gratitude to Earl's family and friends for sharing this loyal, 
patriotic, and compassionate man with us that I rise to celebrate his 
life and honor his legacy.
  As a person committed to those who are most vulnerable and most in 
need in our world, Earl was committed to creating safe havens for 
individuals who needed the love and kindness of their neighbors to see 
them through difficult times. He worked tirelessly as an administrator 
and part owner of Garden Plaza Convalescent Home in Los Angeles, CA. 
Earl was also the founder of Liberty Child Care Center in Chicago.
  His wide reach--involved in communities as different as Chicago and 
Los Angeles--and his limitless compassion drove his intentions to 
service humankind, and to do the Lord's work on this earth.
  Earl was a true patriot, serving his country as an outstanding and 
dedicated member of the United States Army. He and his family were 
proud of his service, and our country owes him a debt of gratitude for 
his commitment to his country.
  As a devoted family man, Earl always demonstrated his unwavering and 
unconditional love, loyalty, and devotion to each and every member of 
his family. He was a true role model to those whose lives he touched in 
so many ways.
  Today, I join with Earl's family and friends in bidding him farewell. 
I salute Earl Williams for a life well lived. Let us keep his legacy 
alive by recommitting our lives to his work and to his values to make 
this a better world. May his beautiful spirit continue to live and 
guide our lives, helping us to be true to our family, our friends, our 
community, our country, and most importantly, to our God.
  Today, California's Ninth Congressional District joins with the 
communities of Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and all the places where 
Earl William's love touched the lives of those who knew him, to salute 
and honor a great human being. We extend our deepest condolences to 
Earl's family. Thank you for sharing his great spirit with so many. May 
his soul rest in peace.

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