[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E329-E330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ``BILL'' REILLEY

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
and pay tribute to a fine American, William ``Bill'' Reilley, Sr., on 
an occasion when he and his business have received a prestigious honor: 
the International Circle of Excellence Award for 2009.
  His success has been recognized by the industry. In 2001, Bill was 
named the International Dealer of the Year, an honor awarded to one 
International dealer who exhibits the highest commitment to best-in-
class customer service. He was a multi-finalist for the American Truck 
Dealers' Dealer of the Year and the Wisconsin Truck Dealer of the Year 
awards. With this most recent award, Bill has received the Circle of 
Excellence Award a total of 15 times. The Circle of Excellence awarded 
by the International dealer organization of Navistar, Inc., honors 
International truck dealerships that achieve the highest level of 
dealer performance with respect to operating and financial standards 
and most importantly, customer satisfaction. It is the highest honor a 
dealer principal can receive from the company.
  He started his career with International Harvester in 1963 and 
eventually left to become the International dealer in Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin. Bill's business acumen has successfully positioned the 
company for continued success, growing Lakeside International, LLC, 
from one location to six while concurrently increasing revenues from 
$14 million to more than $100 million annually. Lakeside International 
employs 200 people in all. The company remains a family venture with 
Bill's son, Bill Reilley, Jr., being named successor, assuring 
consistent leadership and growth for years to come.
  Bill has achieved this level of accomplishment and recognition 
through many years of hard work and service to his industry and 
community. He recently transitioned from his leadership role as board 
chairman of St. Anne's Center for Intergenerational Care in Milwaukee, 
a nationally recognized facility. He

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continues to dedicate his time and talents to St. Anne's as an Honorary 
Board Member, so that the center can continue to benefit from his 
leadership and commitment. Above all, he is committed to his family 
that includes Patricia, his wife of 43 years, his son Bill, Jr., his 
daughter Amy, his son-and-daughter-in-law and nine grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I am honored to pay tribute to Bill 
Reilley for his contributions to the Fourth Congressional District. Mr. 
Bill Reilley has acquired a lifetime record of accomplishment and 
contributed much to his community, State and Nation.

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