[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2119]
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     HONORING THE OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AND WORK OF MR. BILL COLE

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 22, 2002

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor Mr. Bill Cole, an outstanding citizen of Northern 
Virginia.
  Mr. Cole has completed an exceptional career that has positively 
impacted our community. As a retired Army Officer with 28 years of 
service, Mr. Cole's last assignment was with the Department of Defense 
in helicopter research and development. While holding a master's degree 
in public administration, Mr. Cole currently works for William W. Cole 
& Associates, a business consulting firm he formed in 1992. Mr. Cole 
has also served as General Manager of Capital Lighting & Supply, Inc, 
an electrical distributor, for 18 years. Concurrently, he was co-owner 
and Vice President of Shannon Builders, a residential construction 
company, from 1978-1982.
  Perhaps one of Mr. Cole's most important contributions to the 
community was his service as President of the Occoquan Watershed 
Coalition, an all-volunteer organization that is committed to the 
protection of ``The Downzoned Occoquan Watershed'' and the drinking 
water that it provides. Mr. Cole formed the Occoquan Watershed 
Coalition in the fall of 1994 and on December 7, 1994, the coalition 
was recognized as an official organization.
  Bill Cole's efforts have motivated others to dedicate their time and 
energy to improving quality of life for others. He is that rare 
individual who cares more about doing good than getting credit.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, it is with great pleasure that I extend this 
recognition to Mr. Bill Cole. His contributions to Virginia and his 
community have been great. Virginia is proud to have such a 
distinguished citizen in its professional and social community. I call 
upon my colleagues to join me in applauding him for all that he has 
done.

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