[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E958-E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WILLIAM ``BILL'' C. PACKER III

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of William 
``Bill'' C. Packer III who passed away April 16, 2017. He was a 
husband, father, community leader and dedicated public servant.
   Raised in Brooklawn, New Jersey, Bill was the oldest of six 
children. He graduated from Gloucester City High School and continued 
his education at Camden County Vocational and

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Technical School in Industrial Chemistry, as well as Rutgers University 
where he studied Advanced Wastewater Treatment. He later earned 
numerous licenses for water and sewer system operations.
   Bill's extensive career started in 1964, as the Superintendent of 
the Water and Sewer Department for the bough of Brooklawn. He moved to 
several boroughs in the surrounding areas including; City of 
Gloucester, Borough of Buena, Borough of National Park and the Borough 
of Wenonah. Bill also was an instructor at Camden County Technical 
School and taught at Rutgers University.
   Bill Packer is also an American hero, having served in the New 
Jersey National Guard from 1965 through 1967.
   Bill would continue to serve his community in various positions--as 
Mayor of Westville from 1997 to 2006, as councilman from 2011 to 2014, 
as Assistant Fire Chief, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners 
for the Westville Fire District, President of Region VI of the New 
Jersey Public Works Association, member of the Board of Trustees for 
the New Jersey Water Association, president and member of the Westville 
Lions Club, the Gloucester County Mayor's Association, and the 
Gloucester County College Board of Trustees.
   Mr. Packer alongside his wife of fifty years raised a family of six 
children. He enjoyed playing the xylophone for the Broomall String 
Band, serving as umpire and coach for his children's baseball and 
soccer leagues. His ultimate joy was creating memories with his family.
   Mr. Speaker, Mr. William ``Bill'' C. Packer exemplified exceptional 
dedication to public service and volunteerism. I ask you to join me in 
honoring the memory of this great American.

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