[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING THE HONORABLE BILL ORTON

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember our friend and 
former colleague William ``Bill'' Orton, who served with distinction in 
this chamber from 1991 to 1997. I had the great honor of serving 
alongside Bill and working closely with him in the early days of the 
Blue Dog Coalition.
  During his time in this body and--before that, working in the 
executive branch--Bill proved himself to be thoughtful and honorable, 
and those of us who had the pleasure to serve with him know that he 
entered public service for the right reasons. He cared deeply about the 
future of this country and understood the importance of ensuring fiscal 
sustainability for the generations of Americans who come after us.
  Betty Ann and I, along with many others in Congress and across our 
country, were deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Our thoughts 
and prayers are with Bill's wife Jacquelyn and their sons Will and 
Wesley during this difficult time.
  Madam Speaker, we appreciate you and our colleagues joining us to 
remember Bill's service to our nation and offer our condolences to his 
family and to all Utahns.

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