[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25046]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE TO COLONEL CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, JR.

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Charles E. 
Williams, Jr., who has virtuously served the United States and the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  Colonel Williams was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1986 upon 
his graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. During his 
career he has served both at home and overseas and as Military Aide to 
both President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush.
  On October 1, 2007, Colonel Williams assumed command of the U.S. Army 
Special Missions Brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. As the Commander, he 
oversees the In-Service Recruiting of Special Operations, Warrant 
Officers and Chaplains, as well as the Logistics and Administrative 
Support for 1600 recruiting stations across the country.
  Colonel Williams' decorations are numerous. Throughout his career he 
has been an inspiration and example to both soldiers and civilians 
alike. He has represented his country proudly as a man of honor and a 
true patriot.
  After years of dedicated service, Colonel Williams has decided to 
retire. I honor him today because of his dignified and steadfast 
commitment to the citizens of this country and the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky.

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