[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM ``BILL'' RYAN

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of the William ``Bill'' Ryan, a veteran and public servant of thirty-
six years.
  Born in Brighton, Massachusetts in 1938, Bill graduated from Brighton 
High School and Quincy College. After graduating, Bill began his long 
career with the United States Postal Service in 1956. During this time, 
he served as both letter carrier and as an Army National Guard 
Reservist working as a heavy equipment operator. Continuing his career 
with the U.S. Postal Service, he would eventually be named U.S. Post 
Master in 1981. Bill served multiple communities in his role as Post 
Master including; Bedford, Waltham and Abington, where he would retire 
in 1992.
  Bill was a dedicated family man and a devout follower of the Catholic 
faith. After his retirement, Bill most enjoyed spending time with his 
family and rooting for his beloved Boston Red Sox.
  Surrounded by family, Bill passed away on November 30, 2019, at the 
age of eighty-one. His dedication to serving both his country and his 
community will long be remembered by his growing family and all those 
who had the great privilege of knowing Bill. In addition to his wife 
Mary Sue, Bill is survived by his six children Billy, John, Patrick, 
James, Mary Sue, and Peggy, his twelve grandchildren, and two great 
grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of the William ``Bill'' 
Ryan. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his commitment to 
his local community and the people of Massachusetts.

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