[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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                              BILL DOUGLAS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize William 
(Bill) Douglas of Boulder, Colorado who passed away on February 4, 
2021.
  Bill grew up outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Drexel 
University before joining the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the 
Korean War. After the war, he entered graduate school at the University 
of Colorado. Upon graduation, he began a multi-faceted life and career 
as an author, historian, tennis coach, college administrator, 
foundation president, and business consultant. In 1959, his graduate 
thesis, A History of Dentistry in Colorado 1859-1959, was published as 
a book and widely read by dentists and Colorado historians.
  Bill was known and admired for his passion for education and he held 
several administrative positions at the University of Colorado 
including dean of admissions, financial aid, and registrar. In 1972, 
Bill helped found the University's Presidents Leadership Class (PLC) to 
help prepare students to become ethical leaders for Colorado's future. 
The class became one of the first collegiate leadership programs in the 
United States. After leaving the University, Bill became assistant vice 
president of the Boettcher Foundation from 1980 to 1987 and then 
President from 1987 to 1996. As president, he oversaw numerous grants 
and scholarships that the Foundation awarded to individuals and 
organizations throughout the state.
  After retiring from the Foundation, Bill served as the Colorado 
representative for Fiduciary Trust International for more than 12 years 
before retiring in 2013. In 2005, the University of Colorado and the 
Boettcher Foundation established the William A. Douglas Endowment Fund 
for the Presidents Leadership Class.
  Bill was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. Bill 
is survived by his loving wife, Susan, his children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren. I appreciate and thank him for his lifetime of 
service to our community.

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