[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BILL GATES

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
Bill Gates who was honored at the Allied Health Industry dinner.
  Bill is the president of the Gates Co., in Clifton, NJ. The company 
is a manufacturer and distributor of United States and foreign flags as 
well as custom banners. They also sell and install flag poles. The 
Gates Co. is now 127 years old, having been established by Bill's 
grandfather in 1870 in New York and moving to New Jersey in 1904.
  Bill served with the U.S. Navy in World War II in the South Pacific 
and is a member of the U.S. Navy League. After completing his service 
requirements and attending William Paterson College, he joined the 
family business and now carries forth a proud tradition and a sense of 
legacy.
  Currently Bill is deeply involved with Wayne General Hospital, 
serving on the board of trustees for both the hospital and the 
foundation. Wayne General Hospital is the sponsor of an exploring 
program where over 30 young people get a first hand look at various 
medical careers.
  Bill is a member of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce and the 
Northern Regional Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the board of 
directors. He was an area code coordinator for the PolioPlus Campaign, 
and has been tremendously involved in the Paterson Rotary Club. He 
served as past president of the Rotary Club, governor's representative, 
St. governor's representative, chief governor's representative for 
three terms, and past district governor of District 7490 of the Rotary 
International. Additionally he is on the board of the Action Theater 
Conservatory, a member of the Hawthorne Elks, the Genesis Masonic 
Lodge, a member of the Upper Montclair Country Club, and a former 
member of the Boy Scout Troop 20 in Paterson.
  Bill and his wife, Joyce, reside in Wayne and are blessed with two 
daughters and three granddaughters.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Bill's family 
and friends, and the people of northern Jersey in recognizing Bill 
Gates' many outstanding and invaluable contributions made to the 
community.

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