[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF WILLIE JAMES ``BILL'' McNAIR

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 2021

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Willie 
James ``Bill'' McNair, Sr. who passed away after a long and fruitful 
life at 102 years of age on September 26, 2021, in Port Saint Joe 
Florida.
  Mr. McNair served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II and 
was a member of VFW Post 10069. On his return from service, he served 
for 30 years as a mail carrier for the St. Joe Paper Company. As a 
licensed chauffeur, Mr. McNair also drove top executives to and from 
the airport before retiring in 1981.
  Willie James McNair Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday in July 2019 
with more than 200 family members and friends, including the last of 
Mr. McNair's surviving siblings, Mildred 98 and Mercedes 96 years old 
at that time. All three siblings share the same birthday--July 16th, 
born two years apart.
  Mr. McNair was presented with a commemoration for his birthday 
signifying his service on the Trustee Board of Zion Fair Missionary 
Baptist Church and another honoring his service to the community.
  Madam Speaker, again, I ask the House of Representatives to join me 
in honoring the long life of Willie James ``Bill'' McNair, Sr.

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