LOCAL HONOR
Bunning recognizes chemical weapons group director
Special to the Register
December 20, 2003
Craig Williams, director of the Chemical Weapons Working Group in Berea,
was recently recognized on the floor of the United States Senate by Sen.
Jim Bunning of Kentucky for his work to protect local citizens and communities
surrounding chemical weapons storage sites.
During the tribute, Sen. Bunning said:
"Mr. President I wish to pay tribute to Craig Williams, director of the Chemical
Weapons Working Group, which is based in Berea, Ky. On Thursday, Dec. 11,
Craig will receive the Public Interest Research Group's annual John O'Connor
Citizen Achievement Award.
"The O'Connor Award is presented annually to a dedicated advocate for a cleaner,
better America. Craig Williams has dedicated his life to grassroots organizations
safeguarding the environment and protecting Americans working and living
near chemical weapons storage facilities. He rightly deserves this tremendous
honor.
"I have personally worked with Craig for years on protecting the local citizens
and environment surrounding the Bluegrass Army Depot in central Kentucky.
As the director of the Chemical Weapons Working Group, Craig was instrumental
in ensuring the safest possible disposal of chemical weapons
in Kentucky. Craig has been a tireless advocate against. the incineration
of these deadly weapons and has done a remarkable job educating and mobilizing
the local communities surrounding these disposal sites across the country.
"I congratulate Craig for receiving this honor, and I thank him for his tireless
advocacy on behalf of a cleaner environment and protection of all those living
and working near chemical weapons storage facilities. I look forward to working
with Craig on future projects. I thank the Senate for allowing me to pay
tribute to this dedicated Kentuckian."