[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO ALLEN ``BUD'' SPENCER

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 1996

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I'd like to honor Allen ``Bud'' 
Spencer for his 27 years of dedicated service as director of Twin Oaks 
Savings Bank. While we wish him well in his retirement, his commitment 
and hard work will be greatly missed.
  Mr. Spencer's long career started in World War II where he served as 
a tank commander and platoon leader in the 745th Tank Battalion of the 
First Infantry Division or ``The Big Red One.''
  His length of service can be noted in the number of battles he fought 
in: Normandy Beachhead, St. Lo Breakthrough, Falaise Pocket, Battle of 
Mons, Seigfried Line, Battle of Aachen, Hurtgen Forest, Battle of the 
Bulge, Roer and Rhine, Remagen Bridgehead, Ruhr Pocket, and Harz 
Mountains.
  For his bravery and patriotism, Mr. Spencer received the Silver Star, 
two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and a battlefield commission. Thank 
you for your service to our Nation.
  Mr. Spencer also gave to his community. After the war he owned and 
operated Spencer's Insurance and subsequently was elected director of 
Marseilles Building & Loan in 1969 where under his guidance the 
business prospered and flourished. In 1976, he was elected president 
and chairman of the board and under his leadership a new bank building 
was constructed and consumer loans, ATM cards, and checking accounts 
were added.
  Mr. Spencer, thank you for your dedication and devotion to not only 
your country, but your community, neighbors, friends, and family. You 
will be missed.

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