[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
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SALUTE TO THE HONOREES OF THE INTEGRITY MASONIC TEMPLE'S PAST MASTERS' 
                                BANQUET

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
Past Masters' Banquet of the Integrity Masonic Temple of Paterson, New 
Jersey. Honored at the banquet will be Bob Bolling, Leroy Walker, 
Willie Harris, Levi Price, and Harrison Adams.
  Bob Bolling, was born to the late Sidney and Olivia Bolling on May 
25, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. Bob lived in Buffalo, New York from 
which he enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1958, and served a 
total 10\1/2\ years on active duty.
  Upon completion of basic and advance training, Bob served two tours 
of duty in West Germany from 1958 to 1960 and 1961 to 1965. After 
completion of heavy helicopter maintenance supervisor training, he was 
assigned to duty in South Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Returning 
stateside, Bob was assigned to duty at Fort Sill, Oklahoma until 
October 30, 1968 whereupon he was discharged from the Army. Joining the 
Army Reserve program in 1974 as a Staff Sergeant, he served in the 2nd 
brigade, 76th and 78th divisions. On January 18, 1997, Bob was promoted 
to Chief Warrant Officer 4 and is presently serving with the 800th 
Military Police Brigade in Long Island.
  Bob, a resident of the City of Paterson, worked at a variety of jobs, 
including the state Department of Corrections (1973-1975). In early 
1975, Bob joined the Passaic County Sheriff's Department and was given 
many assignments at the County Jail including Floor Control Officer, 
Day Shift Supervisor of the Jail's Satellite Housing Unit at Preakness 
Hospital, and Supervisor of the Ombudsman's Office, from which he 
retired in April 1994 with the rank of Lieutenant.
  Bob received an Associate's Degree in Police Science from Bergen 
Community College 1978, and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice 
from William Paterson College in 1980. He enjoys membership in numerous 
organizations including the Reserve Officer Association, the Reserve 
Warrant Officer Association, the American Legion, Disabled American 
Veterans, the Passaic County Mental Health Association, the William 
Paterson College Alumni Association, and the Paterson NAACP.
  Bob is married to the former Ester Palmer and together, are the proud 
parents of Damia Ann, a graduate of Clark University, and Ajamu Sekou, 
a student at Passaic County Technical Institute.
  Leroy Walker was born on January 23, 1949 to Janie May Walker and the 
late Roy Walker, and is married to Minnie Walker. He attended Paterson 
Public School #12 and graduated from Eastside High School in 1966 
whereupon he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Leroy served 
tours of duty in the United States, Vietnam, and Japan and was 
honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Upon returning to Paterson, he 
worked at a variety of jobs including Broadway Bank and the Bergen 
Record.
  In 1972, Leroy joined the Paterson Police Department where he served 
for the past 25 years and has received several awards for valor as well 
as community service. He is also a Certified Police Instructor for the 
State of New Jersey and is a member of PBA Local #1. In 1995, Leroy was 
promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is now presently serving as 
Detective Sergeant with the Paterson Juvenile Division. While working 
for the Paterson Police Department, Mr. Walker attended William 
Paterson College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Public 
Safety Administration.
  Willie Harris was born in Camden, South Carolina to Logie and Bertha 
Harris. He graduated from the Mather Academy in Camden upon which he 
worked at Brown's Funeral Home as a licensed funeral director. Willie 
joined the Air Force in 1956 and served four years on active duty. He 
came to Paterson in 1960 and joined the Air National Guard Reserve and 
was honorably discharged in 1962.
  Willie and his wife, Joyce Wilson, are the proud parents of two 
children, Tona Peel, and Tyson, and the proud grandparents of four 
grandchildren, Marquis, Ashley, Naja, and Tiana.
  Levi Price was born in Lexington Park, Maryland, the son of Robert 
and Maggie Price. He graduated from G.R. Whitfield High School in 
Grimesland, North Carolina. After graduating from high school, Levi 
worked in a variety of jobs, and presently works for the Marangi 
Sanitation Company of Paterson. Levi is married to Mattie Price, and 
together are the proud parents of three children, Tony, Angelie, and 
Janita, and proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.
  Harrison Adams was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey and attended school 
in Paterson. He is a graduate of Passaic County Technical and 
Vocational High School in Wayne and the Barnet Temple Culinary 
Institute. Harrison has worked for Marcus Jeweler for 9\1/2\ years, and 
the Meadowlands Sport Facility for six years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the family and 
friends of Bob, Leroy, Willie, Levi, and Harrison, and the City of 
Paterson in recognizing the many outstanding and invaluable 
contributions to our society of Bob Bolling, Leroy Walker, Willie 
Harris, Levi Price, and Harrison Adams.

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