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In 1976, Williamson chaired the House-Senate Joint Committee on Education. From that berth, he pushed for:
In 1976, Williamson chaired the House-Senate Joint Committee on Education. From that berth, he pushed for:
(1) the establishment of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Service,<br>
(1) The establishment of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Service,<br>
(2) the bill to make Louisiana State University at Shreveport a four-year institution, and<br>
(2) The bill to make Louisiana State University at Shreveport a four-year institution, and<br>
(3) the enlargement and reorganization of the state vocational education system. The latter changes made a vocational school available to nearly all students within thirty miles of their residences. [11]
(3) The enlargement and reorganization of the state vocational education system. The latter changes made a vocational school available to nearly all students within thirty miles of their residences. [11]
Williamson and state Senator [[Edgar G. "Sonny" Mouton, Jr.]], of Lafayette, a 1979 gubernatorial hopeful, were the point men on education in the administration of Governor [[Edwin Edwards]]. Williamson also worked closely with Representative [[Joe Henry Cooper]] of DeSoto Parish on educational issues. Williamson represented Louisiana on the Education Commission of the States, a national federation promoting reforms in education. He also chaired the Senate Health and Welfare Committee. [11]
Williamson and state Senator [[Edgar G. "Sonny" Mouton, Jr.]], of Lafayette, a 1979 gubernatorial hopeful, were the point men on education in the administration of Governor [[Edwin Edwards]]. Williamson also worked closely with Representative [[Joe Henry Cooper]] of DeSoto Parish on educational issues. Williamson represented Louisiana on the Education Commission of the States, a national federation promoting reforms in education. He also chaired the Senate Health and Welfare Committee. [11]