[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1580]
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                     IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM AULL, III

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to pay tribute to William 
(Bill) Aull, III, a good friend and outstanding attorney, who recently 
passed away at the age of 82.
  A native of Lexington, MO, Aull graduated from Westminster College in 
Fulton, MO, and continued his education at the University of Missouri-
Columbia, where he received his Juris Doctorate degree. Bill began his 
law profession as the Prosecuting Attorney in Lafayette County, which 
led to a position as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District 
of Missouri. He continued as the City Attorney for his hometown of 
Lexington, and spent most of his professional career practicing law 
there.
  A veteran of World War II, Bill commanded a company of the 442nd 
Japanese-American Infantry Regiment in Italy. He received numerous 
decorations during his tour, including the Silver Star. He retired as a 
Lieutenant Colonel after twenty years of service with the United States 
Army Reserve.
  In addition to his outstanding professional and military service, 
Bill served as the president of the Commerce Bank of Lexington, the 
Lexington R-5 Board of Education, the Missouri Historical Society, and 
the Wentworth Military Academy Board. He also served as an elder in the 
First Presbyterian Church of Lexington.
  Aull is survived by his wife Tuni, one son, two daughters, one step-
son, one step-daughter, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his first wife, Martha Bolding Aull.
  Mr. Speaker, Bill Aull's public service and military career make him 
a role model for young civic leaders, and his closeness within the 
Lexington community will greatly be missed. I am certain that the 
Members of the House will join me in paying tribute to this 
distinguished Missourian.

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