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CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. VOLETTA WILLIAMS
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, September 20, 2021
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy and service of a remarkable leader, Dr. Voletta Williams.
Dr. Williams is happy to conclude her educational career on a high note. The outgoing chair and professor for the Department of Biological Sciences retired after a 32-year career.
Dr. Williams' dedication has led her to promotions to chair in 2016, interim chair in 2015, professor in 2013, and associate professor in 2006. Before being granted tenure in 2007, Dr. Williams was an adjunct instructor.
Forever grateful for such a milestone, Dr. Williams will miss teaching and preparing the next generation of scientist for success. She doesn't plan to slow down just yet. Her future includes assisting her beloved Alcorn State University, committing to church activities, and enjoying her family. She plans to continue to contribute to Alcorn as needed or requested. Her goal now is to explore avenues to serve our multicultural students better, improve STEM areas at Alcorn, spend quality time with family, expand church projects, and remain a mother figure to many students as well as her children and grandchildren.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the legacy, and service of Dr. Voletta Williams as she celebrates retirement after 32 years from Alcorn State University's Department of Biological Sciences.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 162
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