[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 189 (Wednesday, November 29, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S17822-S17823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM F. RAINES, JR.

  Mr. FORD. Mr. President, William F. Raines, Jr., the administrative 
assistant to the Architect of the Capitol, is retiring on November 30, 
1995, after 43 years of Federal service. Bill began his career with the 
Office of the Architect of the Capitol as a personnel clerk in February 
1956. He steadily advanced in various jobs and in October, 1973, was 
appointed to the position of administrative assistant to George M. 
White, the Architect of the Capitol.
  As the Architect's administrative assistant, Bill was the management 
official responsible for that office's human resources, accounting, and 
procurement divisions and the flag office, and for oversight of the 
operations of the Senate Restaurants. He also served as the coordinator 
of the superintendents and supervising engineers of the various 
buildings under the Architect's jurisdiction, as well as the Capitol 
grounds. In addition to these duties, Bill acted as adviser and 
counselor to the Architect and, in effect, served as Mr. White's chief 
of staff.
  Bill was born in Henderson, NC, and attended Henderson High School. 
He completed his studies at Henderson Business College in July 1955. 
Prior to his employment with the Architect's Office, Bill worked for 
Southeastern Construction Co. and Harriet Cotton Mills. He served with 
the U.S. Coast Guard from February 1952, to August 1954.
  Throughout his 43 years of Federal service and especially during the 
40 years he served in the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, Bill 
Raines has distinguished himself as an excellent employee. He has 
received numerous letters of appreciation and recognition which attest 
to this fact. His dedication to fulfilling his duties and 
responsibilities and the exemplary professional manner in which he 
served will stand as a lasting memory for those who worked with him.

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  On behalf of Chairman Warner and the members of the Rules Committee, 
I wish to extend to Bill Raines our gratitude for his years of service. 
To Bill and his wife, Myrtle, we extend our best wishes and good health 
in their retirement years.

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