Capps Bill to Honor Federal Corrections Officer Killed on Duty Passes House

Statement

Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24) applauded the bipartisan, unanimous passage of her bill, H.R. 5562, which would designate the U.S. Post Office building at 801 W. Ocean Avenue in Lompoc as the Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building.

Senior Officer Specialist Williams was killed in the line of duty at the U.S. Penitentiary in Lompoc on April 3, 1997. He served with honor and distinction as a U.S. Marine during the Persian Gulf War, where he saved the lives of his countrymen and received multiple awards, including "Marine of the Year." He graduated from Lompoc High School and lived in Los Alamos with his wife Kristy and their two daughters, Kaitlin and Kallee.

I am humbled to have authored this bill remembering Senior Officer Specialist Williams for his dedication and ultimate sacrifice as a public servant," Capps said. "While we can never do enough to recognize this man, who dedicated his life to keeping our nation and community safe, this tribute ensures that we will never forget the sacrifice he--or his family--have made. I am hopeful the Senate will vote immediately on this legislation so that our community can name this Lompoc post office after Senior Officer Specialist Scott Williams."

Myself, Kaitlin, Kallee, and our entire family are very excited about the Lompoc Post Office being named after Scott," said Kristy Williams. "It is a huge honor to see his name and memory live on in the community. I look forward to sharing his brave legacy with our grandchildren."

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