Tribute to Cynthia Williams and the Austin Peoples Action Center

Floor Speech

Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, for more than thirty-
five years the Austin Peoples Action Center (APAC) has been an integral
part of the Austin community. Organized principally by the Williams
family and parishioners of the Third Unitarian Church, APAC has grown
to become one of the premier social service agencies in the state of
Illinois, and its principal staff person Ms. Cynthia Williams is known
as one of the most effective agency directors in the state. As a social
service agency, APAC provides quality health and human services to
thousands of Chicago's neediest residents, including people with
disabilities, seniors at risk, children, youth and adults with mental
illness and substance abuse problems. APAC is known for having the
largest women, infants and children's program in the state of Illinois
and I might add the most effective. For thirty-five years of great
leadership and community service I commend Cynthia Williams and the
Austin Peoples Action Center for their contributions to improving the
quality of life for Chicago residents.

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