[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BILL DAWSON

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Bill Dawson for receiving the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award. He has 
lived a long and distinguished life, adhering to extremely high 
standards of quality and integrity.
  Bill Dawson was born in Glendale, California and moved to Madera in 
1985. He spend ten years as the production control manager for National 
Can. He was also a plant controller for Penata Foods and Industrial 
Blow Molding. In addition, he spent 25 years as the owner of Round 
Table Pizza and recounts the highlight of his careers as helping kids 
see the benefit of a good education.
  Bill is well connected within his community. For almost twenty years, 
he has been a member of the Lions Clubs, both Breakfast and Evening 
Lions. He was awarded the Lion of the Year award seven times. 
Additionally, he was past president of Madera Linkage Foundation. He is 
currently the president of the Foundation for high school Athletic 
Needs and was the 1996 Homecoming Grand Marshall.
  Bill is married to his wife, Brenda. It is clear that they will leave 
a lasting legacy for generations to come. Madam Speaker, please join me 
in commending Bill for a life well lived and wishing him the best of 
luck and health as he continues setting the standard.

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