[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 71 (Monday, May 12, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BILL MARCELLO

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I wish to honor Bill Marcello for 
his 45 years of service to New Hampshire and thank him for his endless 
dedication to Southwestern Community Services and the people of our 
State.
  A Portsmouth native, Bill went to Keene State College, where he 
earned a teaching certificate. From then on, he dedicated his entire 
career to serving southwestern New Hampshire, first working as a 
teacher at Head Start in Keene.
  In 1978, Bill was named deputy director of Southwestern Community 
Services and soon rose to the position of CEO. Under his leadership, 
Southwestern Community Services has provided housing, jobs, and fuel 
assistance to those in need, while also serving as the lead agency in 
the area for Head Start, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for 
Women, Infants, and Children, New Hope New Horizons, and a host of 
other community programs.
  With Bill's leadership, Southwestern Community Services now serves 
more than 30,000 residents in 38 communities, accounting for $30 
million in annual economic impact.
  New Hampshire has always been able to turn to Bill in times of need. 
When flooding hit the State's southwest region in 2005, residents 
looked to Bill to help recover and rebuild. When someone in Sullivan or 
Cheshire counties has needed skills training to find a job or help with 
heating their home, they have found support in Bill and Southwestern 
Community Services. He has worked tirelessly his entire career for New 
Hampshire families.
  On behalf of New Hampshire and the countless lives Bill has touched, 
I thank him for his leadership and determination to serve Granite 
Staters in need. I ask my colleagues and all Americans to join me in 
celebrating the selfless service that Bill has given to his community 
and congratulating him on his retirement.

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