Enoch H. Williams
Enoch H. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 41st district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Tracy L. Boyland |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 26th district | |
| In office October 28, 1978 – December 31, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel D. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Walter McCaffrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1927 Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 84) Heathrow, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
Enoch H. Williams (June 21, 1927 – April 24, 2012) was an American politician who served in the New York City Council from 1978 to 1997.[1]
Williams was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on June 21, 1927. His father died when he was very young, and his mother relocated to Harlem.[2] He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War.[2] Williams received a bachelor's degree in business management from Long Island University and studied urban renewal at New York University and the New School.[2] He then ran a coin laundry business and a church housing program.[2]
Williams was the civilian director of the selective service system in New York City for many years; he also continued his military service as a member of the National Guard and retired as a brigadier general.[2][3] In 1990, he succeeded Vincent W. Lanna as commander of the New York Guard, the volunteer organization that augments the National Guard.[2][3] He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention three times.[2] He died on April 24, 2012, in Heathrow, Florida at age 84.[2]
References
- ^ Jonathan P. Hicks (April 11, 1997). "Longtime Councilman Won't Seek Re-election". The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Douglas Martin (April 28, 2012). "Enoch Williams, 5-Term New York City Councilman, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b English, Merle (September 15, 1990). "New Commander for New York Guard". Newsday. Melville, New York. p. NY 33 – via Newspapers.com.