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“TRIBUTE TO GEORGE H. WILLIAMSON, CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E528 on March 3, 2009.
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TRIBUTE TO GEORGE H. WILLIAMSON, CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Mr. DAVID E. LUNGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to George H. Williamson who is retiring after 31 years of service as a criminal prosecutor. George was my Chief Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division during the eight years that I was privileged to serve the citizens of California.
When you think of George Williamson, the first thing which comes to mind is that he is a ``lawyer's lawyer.'' Were Black's Law Dictionary to put pictures next to their definitions, you would find a picture of George next to the definition of ``criminal prosecutor.'' What else could you say about a man who has tried over 70 homicide cases? It is not surprising that he was named ``Prosecutor of the Year'' by the California District Attorneys Association and received the
``Outstanding Advocacy Award'' from the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation. The National District Attorneys Association inducted George into the ``Home Run Hitter's Club'' in recognition of his stature as one of the finest litigators in the United States. He was meticulous in his legal preparation, persuasive in his courtroom presentation and unequivocally ethical in his dealings with all parties.
In his work supervising our Criminal Division in the California Department of Justice, George was not only responsible for managing 450 attorneys and staff, but he personally handled major case litigation as well. In this regard, he was responsible for one of the most significant public corruption cases in California history, where he obtained a conviction against the former California Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Let me also say that one of the most admirable leadership qualities displayed by George was his role in mentoring young lawyers in the California Department of Justice. Although George may be retiring, he leaves behind him a legacy of fine lawyers who include District Attorneys within their ranks.
It was an honor to work with George H. Williamson during my tenure as Attorney General. He will always have my friendship and respect, and I wish him the best with his endeavors.
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