[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          BILL AND ANN BELLAIS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Rev. William 
Bellais, Ed.D., and his wife, Ann Bellais, of Chillicothe, Missouri. 
Bill and Ann are very dedicated individuals who exemplify the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership. I thank Grace Episcopal Church 
for hosting a retirement reception in their honor on Sunday, July 12, 
2009.
  Bill has an impressive list of degrees, ranging from theological 
studies to history to counseling psychology. He received his Doctor of 
Education degree in higher education management and education 
psychology in 1988 from New Mexico State University.
  Bill's dedication to his community and his country has been 
exceptional. He served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including 
service in Korea, as well as 17 years in the Army as an intelligence 
specialist, including two years of service in Vietnam, receiving over a 
dozen awards along the way. He has been the Rector at Grace Episcopal 
Church in Chillicothe since 1992, as well as an active member of the 
Diocese of West Missouri. Bill is the Chaplain for the Home Health and 
Hospice Department at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, and he 
also serves as an adjunct faculty staff member for several colleges. 
Bill is also active in countless community activities, serving on the 
Board of Directors for organizations such as Hope Haven Industries, the 
North Central Missouri Rural Housing Coalition, Chillicothe Area 
Habitat for Humanity, the Chillicothe Rotary Club, and many more.
  Ann Bellais has been just as active in the community as her husband. 
She has been a strong leader in the Missouri State Society of the 
Daughters of the American Revolution for years, having been an active 
member of DAR for an incredible 49 years. She has served as President 
for both the Chillicothe Church Women United group and the Chillicothe 
Garden Club. She has also served on the board of Hope Haven Industries, 
and she has represented the area for two hospitals in Kansas City--
serving St. Luke's Hospital on a Spiritual Wellness Committee, and 
Children's Mercy Hospital on a regional council.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask my colleagues to join me in commending 
Bill and Ann Bellais for their dedicated service to the community of 
Chillicothe, Missouri. I know their colleagues, family and friends join 
with me in thanking them for their commitment to others and wishing him 
happiness and good health in retirement.

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