[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
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                         HONORING BILL O'DWYER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I take this 
moment to recognize the extraordinary, Bill O'Dwyer of Grand Junction, 
Colorado. Bill recently passed away at the age of 74. While family, 
friends, and neighbors mourn this immense loss, I would like to pay 
tribute to a wonderful human being.
  Bill was a valued member of the Grand Junction community and he will 
be greatly missed. Bill served his country admirably during World War 
II, fighting with distinction in the Battle of Iwo Jima. After 
returning a proud veteran he began O'Dwyer Electric in Grand Junction. 
While building a successful business, Bill began to realize the 
importance of civic duty and he turned to local government. For a 
number of years Bill served in the Grand Junction City Council where 
his accomplishments were great in number. On the top of the list was 
his work to build the current terminal at Walker Field Airport.
  Bill's leadership abilities brought a number of wonderful things to 
the community of Grand Junction. When not serving the community in City 
Council, Bill could be found serving in a religious capacity, where he 
was Bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints. 
Whether in church or in a council meeting, Bill always exemplified the 
qualities of a great leader and caring and generous human being.
  Bill served his community, State, and Nation proudly. Though he is 
gone his memory will live on within all that knew him. Mr. Speaker, on 
behalf of the State of Colorado and the U.S. Congress, I would like to 
pay tribute to this great Coloradan.

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