[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E135-E136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. ``BILL'' WEBER

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. TALENT. Mr.Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Mr. William H. 
``Bill'' Weber, a resident of my congressional district, who has been 
named the ``citizen of the year'' by the St. Charles Chamber of 
Commerce. It is my privilege to call this outstanding community leader 
my friend.
  Mr. Weber, a lifelong resident of St. Charles, MO, has distinguished 
himself with a lifelong commitment to volunteerism. He has championed 
numerous causes with his vision and energy. Mr. Weber has been the 
driving force behind the funding of numerous projects,

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including the St. Peters Rec-Plex and the YMCA of St. Charles. He has 
served on the board of directors for Boys Town of Missouri, Missouri 
K.I.D.S., Lewis and Clark Performing Arts, and United Services for the 
Handicapped.
  Mr. Weber knows that giving of yourself is simply more than donating 
a check. He understands that in St. Charles, as in the rest of the 
country, it is volunteerism which drives community spirit and 
cooperation. For all his life he has embodied those ideals.
  A quote recently printed in the St. Charles Chamber newsletter by Mr. 
Ben Blanton, may best describe his character: ``. . . this lion of a 
man has a teddy bear heart. A lion exterior to do battle for all the 
right things of our community, and a compassionate heart to weep over 
those who are in need.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in thanking Mr. Weber for his 
dedicated service and wishing him continued success. I am honored to 
join the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce in honoring this outstanding 
leader and citizen.

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