[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 35 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN MEMORIAM OF WILLIAM J. ``BILL'' RAGGIO

  (Mr. AMODEI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. AMODEI. Mr. Speaker, today, in Nevada, a funeral service is being 
held for William J. ``Bill'' Raggio.
  When you think of Nevada public service in the modern era, Bill 
Raggio's name tops all lists. When you think of legislative leadership 
in the Silver State, Bill Raggio's name tops all lists. When you think 
of self-made individuals in Nevada, Bill Raggio's name, once again, 
tops all lists.
  It is with sincere sorrow that I rise on the floor of the United 
States House of Representatives on this day to memorialize a native son 
of the State of Nevada, a husband, a dad, a community and statewide 
leader, a role model, and a friend with whom I had the honor and 
privilege of serving the people of Nevada for many years.
  My condolences to Bill's daughters, Leslie and Tracy, and to his 
wife, Dale.
  God bless you, Bill.

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