[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S3773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING BILL GALLAGHER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, William ``Bill'' Gallagher Jr., was 
an incredible father, teacher, farmer, husband, and public servant who 
was called home on May 22 at the age of 55. I am also honored to have 
also called him a friend.
  Bill earned his bachelor's degree from Western Montana College, which 
led him to Plains, MT as the high school's new history teacher. He 
later moved to Polson, where he worked in the insurance business. His 
career then led him to Helena, where he learned how to farm before 
going on to earn his law degree from the University of Montana Law 
School.
  Bill was an accomplished attorney in Helena, but his heart for our 
State eventually led him to public service. As the former chairman of 
the Montana Public Service Commission, Bill worked tirelessly for the 
people of Montana. Because of his efforts, he helped Montana reacquire 
hydroelectric dams to bring good-paying jobs back to our State.
  He has left an incredible mark on our State and will be truly missed 
by all who knew him. His wife Jennifer, and children David and Catrina, 
as well as his five grandchildren, are in my thoughts and 
prayers.

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