[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CONGRESSMAN BILL YOUNG

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sense of solemnity that I 
wish to honor the passing and memory of our colleague, Congressman C.W. 
Bill Young, who passed away on October 18, 2013, at the age of 82.
  Congressman Young was the most senior Republican in both houses of 
Congress and represented the best of public service. He served in the 
Florida State Senate for ten years before being elected to the U.S. 
House of Representatives from the Tampa Bay area in 1970. In his nearly 
43 years in Congress, Congressman Young worked hard for the people of 
his district and was especially tireless in supporting military 
personnel and their families--both legislatively and personally. He and 
his wife, Beverly, were known for their countless visits to wounded 
soldiers. Himself a veteran of the Army National Guard and Reserves, 
Young was the current chairman of the Defense subcommittee of the 
Appropriations Committee, and he had previously chaired that full 
committee from 1999 to 2005.
  With decades of experience, Young naturally became a source of 
guidance for many of his colleagues. He had a balanced and well-
regarded approach to the issues and affairs of Congress, and his 
personal kindness was known to many. While this moment is significant 
for the people of the 13th District of Florida and for the House 
itself, my prayers today are especially with Young's wife, Beverly, 
their three sons, and all of his loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th District of Texas, I ask all my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in honoring and remembering 
Congressman Young.

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