[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E520]
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                         HONORING BILL FERRENCE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 2, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay 
tribute to Bill Ferrence as he celebrates his 30th Anniversary as 
manager of Boulder Dam Credit Union in Boulder City, Nevada. Bill came 
to Boulder City in 1974 and has been contributing to his local 
community ever since. When Bill first started at the Credit Union in 
1974, he saw a challenge and tackled it. Using his ingenuity and his 
true belief in the ``Golden Rule,'' he was able to turn the small 3,000 
member Credit Union into a thriving 20,000 member Credit Union with 
almost 90 percent of all residents located within the Boulder City 
limits holding a membership. He treats his customers and employees like 
he does his family; in fact, many of those that live and work with him 
consider him to be a member of their family.
  I applaud him in his example to others of what hard work and 
dedication can achieve. He is an example to all as he has demonstrated 
that it requires caring and a desire to better oneself and one's 
surroundings to achieve true successes in life.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Bill Ferrence in his dedication and 
efforts. I wish him another thirty years of successes in his life and 
career and congratulate him on his wonderful achievements and 
dedication to the Boulder City residents and his example to fellow 
Nevadans.

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