[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4410]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO EDWARD WILLIAMS

 Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Edward C. 
Williams, Jr. Ed honorably served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 
more than 15 years, most recently as State director for my Senate 
office. Ed has been a trusted advisor and friend over the 8 years we 
worked together.
  A native of Wilkes-Barre, an alumnus of the Head Start program in 
Luzerne County, and a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in 
Lancaster, Ed has deep roots in Pennsylvania. Prior to joining my 
staff, he served in the House of Representatives for Congressman Paul 
Kanjorski as a staff assistant, later earning a leading advisory role 
on House budgetary proceedings. When he was recommended to my staff 
following my election to the Senate in 2006, we knew right away that we 
wanted Ed on our team. He was the first legislative staffer hired for 
my Washington, DC office, serving as our projects and appropriations 
director.
  Ed immediately became one of my most valued and effective legislative 
aides. To further his education he attended law school at night while 
working full-time in Washington, DC and passed the bar. He was promoted 
to senior counsel in my office shortly thereafter. In 2010, Ed accepted 
the position of State director for my Senate office. Overseeing seven 
district offices and serving as my primary liaison to many of the 
State's most prominent leaders, Ed has never failed to exceed 
expectations. Were it not for Ed, many of our most ambitious projects 
could never have been realized.
  In my years of public service, I have had the privilege of working 
with many intelligent and hard-working professionals. Without question, 
Ed ranks among the top. He is one of the most capable and diligent 
people I have had the pleasure of working with, and his commitment to 
excellence is evident in all that he does.
  On a personal note, getting to know Ed has been a privilege. A true 
champion for the people of our State, Ed should be extremely proud of 
the great work he has done for thousands of our constituents. I will 
forever be grateful to him for his public service.
  My staff and I will miss Ed greatly, but we know that he will remain 
a close friend and trusted advisor. I wish him, his wife Lisa, and 
their son Matthan well in this exciting new chapter of their 
lives.

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