[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1374]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BILL HENDERSON

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mr. William 
Henderson of East Lyme, upon his retirement, for his outstanding 47-
year career with the Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers/CWA and a 
lifetime of service to his community, country, and family.
  Mr. Henderson has dedicated himself to the Connecticut Union of 
Telephone Workers/CWA as a steward and eventually as CWA Local 1298 
president. Throughout his distinguished career, Bill has fought for 
justice and an even playing field in the workplace for men, women, and 
minorities. As a member of the CWA's Family Care Committee, he has 
worked diligently to assist employees in balancing work and family 
life.
  Additionally, Bill has served his local communities of Waterford and 
East Lyme in countless roles, including as a member of the East Lyme 
Board of Education and the Waterford Board of Selectman, and as 
chairman of the Waterford Democratic Town Committee. He has coached 
little league, basketball, and lacrosse, and taught Sunday school. He 
is currently a deacon at Flanders Baptist Church and a justice of the 
peace. Bill has served not only his local community but also his 
country in the submarine force as a Navy sonar technician, achieving 
the rank of Second Class Petty Officer. He is the loving husband of 
Brenda and a father to four children and six grandchildren.
  On a personal note, Bill was a tireless supporter of mine in every 
campaign I've run--even when it wasn't so easy during my first two 
races as a challenger. I will be forever grateful to him for his 
loyalty, amazing energy, and friendship over the years.
  Please join me in congratulating Mr. Henderson on an impressive 
career of service with the Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers and 
Communications Workers of America. We thank him for his unrelenting 
dedication to his community and wish him a wonderful retirement.

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