[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
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                   HONORING THE CAREER OF BILL CRAVER

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
accomplishments of a distinguished member of the Western New York 
community, Bill Craver on the occasion of his retirement after a 
remarkable career.
   Mr. Craver has served our community working for the Buffalo Sewer 
Authority for over 31 years. Mr. Craver began working for the Buffalo 
Sewer Authority on June 6th, 1983 as a Millwright. Less than a year 
later he was promoted to Machinist. Prior to serving the City of 
Buffalo, Mr. Craver had worked at Van Nott Machinery, Buffalo Color and 
the Ford Stamping Plant, where he is held in high regard by his co-
workers.
   At the age of 92, Mr. Craver holds the title of the oldest active 
employee in the New York State Retirement System and oldest employee in 
the Buffalo Sewer System, a record that will undoubtedly be difficult 
to top.
   Mr. Craver is a veteran of the United States and an honored 
recipient of the Bronze Star for his service in the Second World War. 
During World War II, he served in Okinawa and the Philippines, where 
his most gloried accomplishment was shooting down two enemy aircrafts 
off shore of Okinawa on April 15, 1945.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to honor the 
amazing accomplishments of Bill Craver during his career and for his 
service as a decorated Veteran of WWII. I am pleased to join his family 
members, colleagues and friends in congratulating him on his 
retirement. Mr. Craver has earned a great deal of respect from his 
colleagues and friends and has certainly earned my sincere respect and 
admiration for his integrity, commitment, and impressive work ethic. I 
wish Mr. Craver continued happiness and contentment in the future.

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