To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the "J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building".

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill H.R. 4301, A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 Tom Hall Street, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the ``J. Elliot Williams Post Office Building.''

James Elliot Williams was born in Fort Mill, South Carolina and lived an extraordinary life, in service to our nation. James served in the United States Navy for 20 years. During his tenure, James served in and during the Cold

War, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War.

One example of his heroic actions occurred during the Vietnam War, when he and his men fought off enemy combatants behind enemy lines for three hours in South Vietnam. Under James' leadership, the American Naval force, killed roughly one thousand Viet Cong guerrillas, destroyed over 60 vessels, and disrupted a major enemy logistic operation.

James retired on April 26, 1967 as the most highly decorated enlisted sailor in the history of the United States Navy. He was the recipient of multiple awards during his service in the Navy, including the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Korean Service Modal and the United Nations Service Medal and during his last seven months in the Navy, James received every sea-service award for heroism.

On May 14, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the name of Congress, presented James Elliot Williams the Medal of Honor. In the 20th century, three sailors of American Indian heritage received the medal--James was one of the three.

Mr. Speaker it is my privilege to put forth this legislation with the entire South Carolina delegation--to honor the life of service and sacrifice of James Elliot Williams.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4301) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the ``J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building''.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4301, introduced by Congressman Norman. The bill names the United States Post Office at 201 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina, after Chief Petty Officer James Elliott Williams.

Petty Officer Williams was born in Fort Mill, South Carolina, on November 13, 1930. He joined the United States Navy at the young age of 16 and served for 20 years.

Chief Petty Officer Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 for his actions during the Vietnam war. He is just one of three sailors of Native American heritage to receive the Medal of Honor in the 20th century.

Chief Petty Officer Williams is an American hero, and we thank him and owe a great debt of gratitude for his service. I look forward to hearing more about Chief Petty Officer Williams from the sponsor of the bill, Congressman Norman, in a few minutes, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 4301, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building.

James Williams led a life of service dedicated to our country. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

In addition to receiving every sea service award for heroism, James was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.

After retiring from the military, James served as a U.S. marshal for 20 years.

Mr. Speaker, we should pass this bill to honor James Williams' lifelong service to his country. I urge the passage of H.R. 4301, and I yield back the balance of my time.