[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1429]
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                    IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM T. MUNS

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                           HON. JASON ALTMIRE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
William T. Muns, a native son of Beaver County, Pennsylvania who is an 
outstanding champion for veterans.
  From 1965 thru 1968, Bill proudly served his country as a member of 
the United States Army. This service included a one year tour in 
Vietnam, serving as a Financial Liaison Specialist with the 709th 
Maintenance Battalion in the Mekong Delta Area. Upon his return 
stateside, he completed his enlistment with the 82nd Airborne Division, 
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
  In September 2001, Bill accepted his current position as Beaver 
County Director of Veterans Affairs. Since taking this position, Bill 
and his staff have increased the federal benefits for county veterans 
from $14 million to $42 million. This exceptional service has been 
recognized by the Pennsylvania State Adjutant General.
  As a charter life member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862, 
Bill has served as treasurer and was recognized as Vietnam Veteran of 
the Year for 2002. In addition to this prestigious award, Bill has also 
received a number of honors from the community, including being named 
Beaver County Jaycees Man of the Year 2003, the State Veterans Service 
Officer Award for 2005-2006, and the Vietnam Veterans of America 
Chapter 862 Distinguished Service Award for 2001.
  Bill is also a husband, father, and grandfather. He is married to 
Virginia Martin Muns and together they have three children--Laura 
Evangelista, Ted Muns, and Jenn Basinger. Bill and Ginger also have 
five grandchildren--Rebecca, Gabriella and Adam Evangelista, and Mason 
and Ethan Muns.
  Bill and Ginger will be missed and treasured by the Beaver County 
veterans' community for years to come. I want to commend them for their 
long and distinguished commitment to helping America's heroes. I wish 
them a wonderful retirement in their new home of Sarasota County, 
Florida and thank them for the tremendous service that they have 
provided to our community.

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