Background
Williams, Pat was born on October 30, 1937 in Helena, Montana, United States.
Williams, Pat was born on October 30, 1937 in Helena, Montana, United States.
Student, University Montana, 1957. Student, William Jewell University. Bachelor, University Denver, 1961.
Postgraduate, Western Montana College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Carroll College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology.
Member Montana House of Representatives, 1967, 69. Executive director Hubert Humphrey Presidential campaign, Montana, 1968. Executive assistant to United States Republican John Melcher, 1969-1971.
Member Governor's Employment and Training Council, 1972-1978, Montana Legislation Reapportionment Commission, 1973. Coordinator Montana Family Education Program, 1971—1978. Co-chairman Jimmy Carter Presidential campaign, Montana, 1976.
Member United States Congress from 1st Montana District, 1979-1996. Senior fellow, regional policy associate O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West, Missoula, Montana. Ranking member postsecondary education subcom.
Member advisory commission for tribal colleges. Walters Capps memorial lecturer, National Federation State Humanities Council, 2001.
Coordinator Montana Family Education Program, 1971-1978. Served with United States Army, 1960-1961. Served with Army National Guard, 1962-1969.
Member Montana Federation Teachers Lodges: Elks, National Association Governing Boards Universities and Colleges (member board directors), National Association Job Corps United States of America Education.
Married Carol Griffith, 1965. Children: Griff, Erin, Whitney.