[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 30 (Thursday, March 16, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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              CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF MR. BERNAL W. COY

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2000

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bernal W. Coy 
of Richland Center, WI. Mr. Coy has served as an elected official in 
Richland County for over 41 years. He will retire this April. I rise to 
congratulate him and thank him for his many years of public service.
  His exceptionally distinguished career has been marked with 
significant achievements. Mr. Coy was first elected to public office in 
1958 as Richland County Clerk. He served honorably for more than 29 
years, during an additional 14 terms. In 1988, Mr. Coy was then elected 
to the Richland County Board of Supervisors, representing the district 
of Richland Township. His leadership was recognized by his colleagues, 
who elected him to serve as Vice-Chairman of the County Board, a 
position he has held continuously ever since.
  During his 41 years of public service, he helped to ensure long-term 
economic growth and higher standards of living for Richland County 
through his work in establishing the University of Wisconsin at 
Richland. He also helped to ensure the public good with his work 
towards the establishment of the Pine Valley Manor, which was a much-
needed replacement of the former County Home. He helped to ensure 
justice and public safety with his involvement in the building of a new 
Sheriff's office, as well as an expansion to the Richland County 
Courthouse.
  His public service was not without the strong support of one very 
important person, his wife Elaine. Together they have raised seven 
children. During the Second World War, Mr. Coy answered the call and 
served his country honorably. Amazingly, Mr. Coy still found time for 
civic involvement. Over the years he has served as a cornerstone of the 
Richland community in a variety of roles including the Richland 
Hospital Board, the American Legion, 40 et 8, the Lions Club, the 
Masonic Lodge, and as a Shriner.
  Mr. Coy's selfless and lifelong public contributions serve as a 
shining light for others to emulate. This, coupled with his extensive 
civic involvement, exemplifies our most longstanding national values.
  I thank him for his service to Wisconsin, and extend my very best 
wishes for a well-deserved retirement.

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