[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7826]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MR. RALPH WILLIAMS FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS AND 
                   EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ralph 
Williams, who after dedicating his life to education, is retiring after 
39 years of service to the Fort Smith Public Schools.
  Mr. Williams has worn many hats during his time as an educator. From 
teacher, principal, social worker and now Student Services Supervisor 
for the school district, he has always stepped up to a new challenge 
with enthusiasm.
  His commitment to students earned well-deserved honors, including 
being named the Regional Principal of the Year, the Arkansas Principal 
of the Year and the National Distinguished Principal--all while a 
principal at Fairview Elementary School.
  Mr. Williams has always worked to create a learning environment that 
can benefit all students. His efforts to bring technology into the 
classroom and provide challenging programs are helping mold our future 
leaders. Now at his current position Mr. Williams works to encourage 
at-risk students to do better in school and make the most of their 
educational opportunities.
  I am proud of Mr. Ralph Williams for his commitment to education and 
his efforts to improve the lives of students in Fort Smith, Arkansas, 
and wish him the best of luck in retirement.

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