[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              A SALUTE TO FLORIDA NATIVE WILLIAM R. ELLIS

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize William R. Ellis who has 
been an integral part of Brevard County, Florida for more than 50 
years. Bill currently serves as the Vice President of Government and 
Industry Relations for Health First, Inc. in Meltourne, Florida. He 
will retire from that position on June 14, 2013, after 57 years of 
distinguished service to our community and the State of Florida.
  For the past 15 years, Mr. Ellis has been responsible for all 
governmental and industry relations for Health First, Inc. Bill also 
currently serves as a consultant for The Viera Company and has served 
as a consultant for the Governmental and Community Affairs of the 
Canaveral Port Authority. In that position, Bill was responsible for 
maintaining community and governmental relations locally and statewide.
  Bill Ellis is well recognized for his early years of service. From 
1956-1982 he served in various managerial positions with the Florida 
Power & Light Company in Brevard County, Florida. From 1982-1986 he 
held the position of Federal and State Regulatory Representative in 
Washington DC and in Tallahassee, Florida. From 1986-1991 he served as 
District General Manager with Florida Power & Light Company in West 
Palm Beach, Florida. From 1991-1993 he served as an Area Manager for 
Florida Power & Light Company in Brevard County, Florida and retired in 
1993. From 1993-1998 he served as the Director of Public Affairs for 
the Canaveral Port Authority in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
  Bill's community service includes: past President and current Board 
Member for BCC Foundation and Brevard Cultural Alliance; Secretary of 
Civilian Military Affairs Council; past Chairman of Brevard County 
Tourist Development Council; past Chairman of Cocoa Beach Area Chamber 
of Commerce; past Chairman and current Executive Committee and Board 
Member EDC Government Relations of the Economic Development Commission 
of Florida's Space Coast; Board of Governors, Executive Committee, 
Florida Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of Governmental Relations 
Committee for the Melbourne-Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce; past 
President and member of the Space Coast Tiger Bay Club; and past 
Chairman of United Way. Bill is also member of the following 
professional associations: the American Hospital Association; the 
Associated Industries of Florida; the Florida Hospital Association; 
Keep Brevard Beautiful; the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce; and 
serves as an associate member with the Florida League of Cities.
  Bill Ellis is married to Carol, with 3 grown children and 5 
grandchildren. He is a 4th generation Floridian and was raised and 
educated in the Florida school system.
  Bill has been an integral part of Brevard County for more than 50 
years and for that we are grateful. Bill and Carol will be missed as 
they leave Brevard and relocate further south. Now, that community will 
be the beneficiaries of their commitment to service.
  Thank you for making the Space Coast and Brevard County a better 
place.

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