[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM LORENZEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I take this 
opportunity to pay respect to the passing of William H. Lorenzen, who 
recently passed away at the age of 82. William, known as Bill, was the 
former owner and co-publisher of the Palisades Tribune. Bill died on 
May 6th in Denver, Colorado. As his friends and family mourn the loss 
of an outstanding patriot, father, and husband, I would like to take 
this moment to highlight his achievements before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  Bill served in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator during WWII 
where he successfully flew 35 combat missions in B-24's and for his 
valiant valor and courage, he was awarded five bronze stars, a silver 
star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Bill's service on behalf of 
freedom should help serve to reinvigorate our nation's consciousness of 
the sacrifices made to defend this country. He met and married his wife 
of 56 years, Margaret Sullivan, in July 1943 while both were in the 
Army, beginning a family future and legacy passed down through 
generations. After the war, Bill was active in his civic and public 
communities, providing Colorado's youth an upstanding foundation. Bill 
established himself as a longtime businessman and leader in the 
Palisade community where he owned and operated the Palisade Tribune for 
26 years. He served six years as Town Trustee, eight years as Mayor and 
five-and-one-half as Municipal Judge. Bill also played an active role 
in the Colorado Municipal League and was a director of the League for 
two terms before serving as president of the Western District of the 
Colorado Press Association and as a chairman on the legal committee for 
the Press Association.
  After retiring from the Palisades Tribune, Bill joined the Palisades 
National Bank as director in 1982 and served on the board until his 
death. Bill received many distinguished accolades throughout his career 
including the Distinguished Service Award and was named Citizen of the 
Year for Palisade. Bill is survived by his three children and eight 
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that we celebrate the life of 
William H. ``Bill'' Lorenzen. He was a remarkable man and his 
impressive accomplishments certainly deserve the recognition of this 
body of Congress and this nation. I, along with his grateful community 
and loving family, will miss you Bill.

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