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the past 3+ years in my<br />
role as General Manager<br />
at RMI,” said Patrick<br />
Cronin. “He was such a<br />
good man and wonderful<br />
friend and provided<br />
steadfast leadership and<br />
support in every role he<br />
took on at the LMA. He<br />
was a true gentleman<br />
to everyone he came<br />
in contact with, and his<br />
passing was terrible<br />
news to hear. I know that<br />
he’s by God’s side now,<br />
looking down on all who<br />
knew him.” LaMATS Executive<br />
Director Cliff Palmer<br />
reflects, “Mayor Williams<br />
was a supportive<br />
and valued friend to me,<br />
both as a LaMATS Board<br />
officer and in our work<br />
together on numerous<br />
initiatives. But the memory<br />
I value most was his<br />
solemn dedication to<br />
honoring our fallen military<br />
heroes at the Tomb<br />
of the Unknown Soldier<br />
at Arlington National<br />
Cemetery. By his own<br />
report, this experience<br />
was a highlight of the<br />
mayor’s time in public<br />
service, and I will always<br />
be honored to have accompanied<br />
him on that<br />
very meaningful visit.<br />
Our hearts and prayers<br />
continue to be with the<br />
Williams family.”<br />
Mayor Williams truly<br />
believed in the association’s<br />
value to local and<br />
municipal governments.<br />
He often spoke about<br />
what it meant to him<br />
to connect with mayors<br />
from across the state to<br />
share in tragedy and triumph,<br />
lessons learned,<br />
and best practices. Mayor<br />
Williams’ presence<br />
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