[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H4634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       REMEMBERING WILLIAM WHITE

  (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, recently, we lost William White to 
cancer, but his contributions to his community and dedication to his 
friends and family will not be forgotten. His life is yet another 
example of the American Dream realized.
  Born in 1930, in Brooklyn, Bill started out selling printing presses 
in New York. Eventually, he would join forces with his brother Tom to 
build some of New York City's most impressive restaurants.
  While he was well known for his success in business, Bill was also an 
important member of his community in Point Lookout, New York. There, he 
established the chamber of commerce and was an active member of the 
Point Lookout Civic Association. He was a true example that we can all 
find a way to serve and give something back to this great Nation.
  He met his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia, at a dance near West 
Point in 1955. He and Pat traveled the world, always excited to explore 
culture and cuisine on their next great adventure.
  They had one child, Bill, who works in philanthropy and has helped 
raise hundreds of millions of dollars for our Nation's veterans. I know 
that Bill was very proud of his son. His legacy of service, carried on 
by his son, has meant that thousands of veterans--our Nation's heroes--
have received help they otherwise would not have received.
  While this is a painful time for all who knew Bill, I know his family 
and friends can be proud of the life he lived and his dedication to his 
family and his country.

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