[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 12 (Friday, January 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES W. ``BILL'' DINN--THE 1995 GRAND MARSHALL HOLYOKE 
                        ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 20, 1995
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Charles W. 
``Bill'' Dinn of Holyoke, MA on being named the 1995 Grand Marshall of 
the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  Mr. Dinn and his wife Patricia have been married for over 30 years. 
They have five children, Carol, Kathleen, Paul, William, and Michael.
  He is a graduate of the Holyoke public schools and is a recent 
inductee to the Holyoke High School Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Dinn is a well respected member of the community and successful 
businessman. Bill and his brother Paul started Dinn Brother Trophies in 
1956 and have led it to become a major retailer of awards both locally 
and internationally.
  Bill is a veteran of the U.S. Army and is a reserve police officer. 
He is a member of the Elks, trustee of Peoples Bank, and has been 
honored by Jericho with a Humanitarian Award.
  Mr. Speaker, on Friday the 20th of January a reception will be held 
in honor of Mr. Dinn and I would ask that my colleagues join me in 
saluting, Mr. Charles W. ``Bill'' Dinn as the 1995 Grand Marshall of 
the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade.


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