[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 34 (Monday, February 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. WILLIAM P. BLACK, SR.

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 26, 2018

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Mr. William Black, lovingly known to Louisianians as Buckskin Bill. He 
passed away on January 10, 2018, in the comfort of his home and 
surrounded by family. Mr. Black had an incredible life. He married 
Elma, his college sweetheart, and was the proud father of three 
children who survive his memory. Mr. Black was a patriot who honorably 
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and he was a performer 
at heart. He traveled the country emceeing and performing to audiences 
of troops in order to boost morale. Mr. Black was probably best known 
for hosting Storyland and the Buckskin Bill Show, shows enjoyed in 
every household and loved by children across South Louisiana--including 
me. As a kid, I woke up early every Monday morning for Buckskin Bill's 
Monday Morning March. I remember thinking I was getting pretty good at 
it, too. His shows ran for 35 years, and Mr. Black was twice awarded 
``Best Children's Show in the United States'' by the National 
Association of Broadcasters. Outside of his television accomplishments, 
his life was marked by a dedication to improving the lives of those 
around him, from assisting in the foundation of the Baton Rouge Zoo, to 
promoting the Louisiana School for the Deaf. Mr. Black was truly a man 
dedicated to his community and endearing children to civic engagement. 
I am proud to have enjoyed his shows growing up, and I know he will be 
marching on among the angels in heaven. Buckskin Bill will be fondly 
remembered by myself, his family, and all the lives he touched through 
his performances.

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