Excerpt from the Herald Citizen
Indeed Representative Williams deserves a resounding “shout-out” for the $3M boost he secured for Tennessee Tech’s College of Engineering.
This significant boost will not only be of great benefit to the College of Engineering but to the entire university, the region, the state, and far beyond. It will enhance the ability of admission officers to continue to attract top-tier students; enable the administration to continue to attract outstanding faculty and staff; and will enable Engineering Departments to upgrade equipment. In the face of higher education budget reductions in our nation, what a most significant accomplishment for our beloved institution!
Equally impressive is Representative Williams’ foresight and persistence. Perhaps most important is his relationship with Governor Haslam and his legislative colleagues.
Obviously, this extraordinary feat came about because of the respect, friendships, and bonds he established over the years.
I sense that a resounding “shout-out” for our very perceptive, capable, and effective State Representative is in order!
-Leo McGee