[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E849]
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                         HONORING BILL HOUSLEY

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor one of 
the kindest men I have ever Known.
  Bill Housley passed away recently at the age of 78. He was longtime 
friend of mine who touched the lives of everyone he knew in many 
positive ways.
  Bill spent many years in service to my District, serving as Director 
of Sales for the Knoxville Convention and Visitors Bureau, a member of 
the Knox County School Board for 12 years, and a volunteer to many 
community causes.
  He also had a deep faith in God, and was an active member of 
Smithwood Baptist Church.
  My District is home to the University of Tennessee, and I have always 
said the colors orange and white are just as patriotic in East 
Tennessee as the colors red, white, and blue.
  Bill was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and one of the 
biggest Tennessee fans I knew. Bobby Denton, known by almost every 
Tennessee fan as the Voice of Neyland Stadium, was also very close to 
Bill. Bobby said on the news of Bill's passing, ``He loved East 
Tennessee, loved his family, and loved a good joke. Any time he came in 
the room he would light it up with laughter.''
  Bill showed great courage during his illness and would try to cheer 
up people who came to see him even in his final days.
  I too will always remember Bill fondly for his sense of humor and 
devotion to family and friends. He was a very patriotic American who 
loved his country and always showed great compassion to others.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer my condolences to his wife, Carolyn; children, 
Dan and Cindy; and four grandchildren.
  I urge my Colleagues and other readers of the Record to join me in 
celebrating the life Bill Housley. Our Nation is a better place because 
of his service.

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