[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
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                       HONORING WILLIAM MOREHOUSE

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
William ``Bill'' Morehouse. So many of us in the greater Vancouver 
community knew, or knew of, Bill. He was a member of the United States 
Army and the National Guard early in his life, and his lifelong service 
to not only his country but his local community are what helped defined 
him. Bill's military service spanned World War II, and then as a POW 
guard at the Fort Vancouver barracks in Washington state. Bill was a 
true patriot who cared about the safety of all Americans.
   Later in his life, Bill became involved in countless volunteer 
organizations to continue serving those around him. He was a member of 
the global community service organization, the Lion's Club, as well as 
the American Legion. But it was his many years spent as a member and 
even president of the Moses Williams Pacific Northwest Chapter of the 
Buffalo Soldiers by which most of us knew him. In that position, he led 
toy and food drives for underprivileged kids, and provided Honor Guard 
at various military ceremonies and parades.
   In his free time, Bill enjoyed being with his child, grandchild, and 
great grandchildren and on behalf of Southwest Washington, I express to 
them my sincere condolences. He will be missed and always remembered.

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