[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM ``BILL'' PRYOR NEWBY

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I stand to honor the life of 
William ``Bill'' Pryor Newby of Kingston, Tennessee. Mr. Newby, at the 
age of 85, recently passed away at his home after a long and successful 
life.
  A veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Newby was 
loved by many family and friends. He was a 64-year veteran of the 
Tennessee Valley Authority, serving longer than any previous TVA 
employee.
  Mr. Newby began his career with the TVA on August 19, 1941 when he 
was hired as an electrician apprentice at Fort Loudoun Dam. He also 
worked at the Fontana and Douglas Dams, and the Johnsonville Fossil 
Plant. He ended his career at the Kingston Fossil Plant where he was a 
maintenance supervisor.
  Speaking of Mr. Newby, Kingston Plant Manager Earl Deskins said, ``He 
was a hero who has spanned the technology changes of this industry. His 
selflessness, ability, sharing past experiences and just treating 
people in the true STAR 7 fashion has earned him the title of `our 
hero.' ''
  Mr. Newby is survived by his wife, Sarah, six children; James Herbert 
Newby, Elizabeth Pryor Newby, William Milton Newby, Sarah Jane Newby, 
Katherine N. Burnette, and Tom Newby, and seven grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren.
  He was laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Athens, Alabama with 
military honors provided by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor 
Guard.

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