'A Great Leader': Former Montana Congressman Williams Lies in State in Capitol Building

Former US Rep. Williams lies in state at Capitol

Pat Williams, Montana's longest-serving congressman, was honored Wednesday as he was lying in state at the Capitol.

'A great leader': Former Montana congressman Williams lies in state in Capitol building

Pat Williams, Montana’s longest-serving congressman, was honored Wednesday as he was lying in state at the Capitol.

Montana Viewpoint: Remembering Pat Williams

Jim Elliott writes, "He believed in the law and he believed in honor, and he believed in the people he served." Continue reading…

John Patrick “Pat” Williams (1937-2025)

U.S. Congressman. He served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1997. A third-generation Montanan born in Helena and raised in Butte, he began his career as a teacher before entering politics, first winning election to the Montana House of...