5864249 ACR 21-159, Officer John R. Williams, Jr. Recognition Resolution of 2016  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

    21-159

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    January 5, 2016

     

    To posthumously recognize and honor Officer John R. Williams, Jr. for his 40 years of service to the District of Columbia Protective Services Division;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. was a native Washingtonian;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. was a product of the District of Columbia Public Schools system, attending and graduating from the Phelps Vocational School in Ward 5;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to the Republic of Vietnam in 1968;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. served his country honorably, earning several medals for his meritorious service, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal with V Device, and the Purple Heart, before he was honorably discharged as a Specialist 5 Crew Chief Mechanic;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. started his career in District government with the District of Columbia Protective Services Division, serving as the union leader and a firearms instructor, and remained a member of the force for 40 years until his unexpected death;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. was a proud supporter of the Washington football team;

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr. met his wife Linda Jackson in 1976 and was a proud and loving brother and uncle; and

     

    WHEREAS, John R. Williams, Jr.’s end of watch came on November 28, 2015, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues at the John A. Wilson Building.

     

    RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Officer John R. Williams, Jr. Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

     

    Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia extends condolences to the family of Officer John R. Williams, Jr., and thanks him posthumously for his many years of service to the United States and the District of Columbia.

     

    Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.