September 17, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 149 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1157-E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING COMMUNITY LEADER FAY H. WILLIAMS

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2019

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and 
recognize Fay H. Williams, an attorney, civil rights activist and 
community advocate in my district. Fay is being celebrated by the 
Asante Children's Theatre as a living legend, receiving the 2019 Asante 
Legacy Honoree.

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  Fay has dedicated her life to the betterment of her fellow citizens 
through a commitment to fighting for the rights of women and 
minorities, as well as disenfranchised and mentally ill individuals. 
She has also championed diversity and inclusion in our community and 
around Central Indiana.
  For the past half a century, Fay has served as a board member for 
several prominent nonprofit organizations including the American Red 
Cross Indiana Region Chapter, Children's Museum of Indianapolis and 
United Way of Central Indiana. At United Way, she co-launched the 
Minority Key Club, later renamed the Diversity Leadership Circle, a 
cornerstone organization with a commitment to diversity through talent 
acquisition in the community. Fay also went on to establish the 
Indianapolis Chapter of Coalition of 100 Black Women and served as a 
founding board-member of the Indianapolis Urban League and Girls Inc. 
of Greater Indianapolis.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Fay H. Williams 
for her invaluable and ongoing contributions to our community, state 
and country.

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