[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF BILL CLINE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
dear friend, Bill Cline, of Bradford, Pennsylvania, who passed away on 
December 29 at the age of 95.
  Bill is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, who he spent nearly 50 
years with; and by daughters Terri Anne, Susan, and Mary Jo; and sons 
Willard and Mark.
  After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Bill 
returned home to chase his dream of one day owning his own oil 
production company. He would go on to serve as the sole proprietor of 
Cline Oil, Incorporated for more than 60 years and remained the 
president of the company until his death.
  In 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the world's first commercial oil well in 
my district, making history in the energy industry. About 7 years ago, 
I had the pleasure of presenting Bill with the Colonel Edwin L. Drake 
Legendary Oilman Award to celebrate his contributions to the industry 
as well.
  Bill will be missed, and Penny and I wish his family the very best as 
they honor his life while mourning his loss.
  Rest in peace.

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