[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
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                    TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. ALEXANDER

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2002

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 
pleasure that I rise to recognize a good friend from the Inland Empire, 
William J. Alexander. On February 13, 2002, Bill will be celebrating 
his 59th birthday.
  Mr. Alexander is currently Mayor for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, 
California and has able served on the Council since 1994. Bill is a 
graduate of Montclair High School and Chaffey College. Bill is a 
retired Fire Captain from the City of Ontario where he brought forth 
his services for more than 35 years. He is a member of the Foothill 
Fire Protection District Board of Directors and he has served as a 
member of the Public Safety Commission for Rancho Cucamonga. He is also 
a Certified Bomb Technician having graduated from the FBI Regional 
Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
  Mayor Alexander and his wife have six children and five 
granddaughters. He has been a resident of western San Bernardino County 
for more than 40 years. Bill enjoys spending time with his family and 
makes that a priority even with his demanding schedule. He loves the 
community that he serves and plans on seeking another four-year term.
  Happy 59th birthday, Bill.




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