[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM INGRAHAM

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                          HON. GERRY E. STUDDS

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 1996

  Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with the people of 
Provincetown and Truro, MA as they gather this week to honor and pay 
tribute to Mr. William Ingraham, who is retiring after more than 50 
years of years of outstanding public service.
  Bill Ingraham came to Provincetown in 1970, after serving off-Cape as 
a firefighter for more than 25 years. Since then, he has become a 
fixture in the town halls of Provincetown and Truro, serving as wiring 
inspector, building inspector, and volunteer firefighter.
  His dedication to public safety and his extensive knowledge of 
construction is unequalled. Over the years, he served as clerk of works 
for every major municipal construction project in the town of 
Provincetown. And his inspection work has significantly reduced the 
number of fires in the community.
  In all his years of public service, Bill was on call every day, 
literally 24 hours a day. Whether at home or at the office, the radio 
scanner would always be on in the event of a fire, flood, hurricane, or 
other emergency.
  Former town manager Bill McNulty said in a recent newspaper story 
``there is no way they will replace Bill. He was always there, always 
on call. He knew everyone, and everyone knew and liked him.''
  So today, I seek to bring to the attention of my colleagues the fine 
work of an outstanding public servant. Bill Ingraham grew up just 
wanting to fight fires, but has become one of Cape Cod's most respected 
and beloved citizens.
  It is my pleasure to join with the people of Provincetown and Truro 
as they honor Bill Ingraham to extend to him the best wishes from this 
Congress on a job exceedingly well done.

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