[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF BILL WILLS

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
100th birthday of Bill Wills of Virginia Beach. Bill served our nation 
faithfully with ``The Big Red One,'' a combined arms division in the 
U.S. Army, and is a survivor of the D-Day Normandy landing. Before the 
D-Day landing, he traveled all over the world and made landings in 
Africa and in Sicily. After returning from the war, Bill joined the New 
York City Police Department. He served many years with the mounted 
police and then retired in Virginia Beach with his wife of 65 years.
  Bill Wills' courageous dedication to his country, community, and 
family brings great honor to our district. I am proud to recognize his 
health and the many years of wisdom he has offered our community and 
America.

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