[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
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               HONORING WILLIAM CHARLES ``BILL'' PUMPHERY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to remember 
and honor a man that was dedicated to helping people. William Charles 
``Bill'' Pumphery passed away on February 1, 2000. He was 77 years old.
  During World War II, Bill was a pilot in the Army Air Corps. He took 
part in Operation Varsity, the Allied assault across the Rhine River 
that marked the demise of Nazi Germany. Bill was one of the glider 
pilots who transported troops and equipment across the river.
   Bill was an active supporter of the YMCA in Pueblo, Colorado. He was 
a member of the club and served on the board of directors for many 
years. Bill's dedication to the organization could be seen from the 
many fundraisers he participated in to build cabins for camps. Camp 
Jackson, formerly known as Camp Crockett, was built primarily from 
funds raised by the Pueblo YMCA men's club. When it came to needing a 
new building for the Pueblo location, Bill was instrumental in raising 
funds for the structure.
  Bill was also proud of Pueblo and he showed his pride by volunteering 
at the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. He spent much time at the visitor's 
center, making sure that new comers received any information they 
needed about the area. Such an advocate of the Pueblo community will be 
missed greatly.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
in Bill Pumphery's memory. He was a great man that was dedicated to 
making his community a better place to live.

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