[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1559-E1560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED WILLIAM 
                          LEE ``BILL'' SUTLER

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2016

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved William Lee ``Bill'' Sutler, who 
passed away on November 24, 2016. His love for his family and 
community, as well as his dedicated service in the United States Navy, 
will be remembered by all those who knew him.
   Bill was born August 31, 1932, in Stanton, Virginia where he grew up 
with his mother and two sisters. At the young age of 17, Bill made the 
choice to serve our Nation by joining the United States Navy, serving 
faithfully and honorably for the next 26 years. Bill utilized his 
talents as an aircraft mechanic aboard several ships including the USS 
Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Saratoga, USS Constellation, and the

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USS John F. Kennedy. Chief Petty Officer Sutler also worked on 
aircrafts VF-11, VF-31, VF-121, and the RVAH-11. In 1974, after 26 
years of service, he retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After 
retirement, Bill continued his career by working for the state 
agriculture department and remained active in both Pineview Methodist 
Church and his community.
   Those who knew Bill, know that he was a kind, generous, and smart 
man. He will always be remembered fondly for the unwavering love that 
he held for his family and his country.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to 
recognize the life of William Lee ``Bill'' Sutler. My wife Vicki and I 
extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his wife Shirley 
``Colleen'' Sutler; sons, William Jr. ``Billy'' and Virginia Sutler, 
Michael and Cheryl Sutler, and Robert ``Bobby'' and Diane Sutler; six 
grandchildren, Penny, Jennifer, Emily, Emmett, and Caleb Sutler, and 
Amanda Bell; and two great-grandchildren.

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