[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 83 (Monday, May 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF BILL HAGLER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life of Bill Hagler.
  Bill Hagler passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 94 after 
living a full life in Anniston, Alabama. Bill is best known for his 
time on the former Anniston WHMA Channel 40 television station as a 
meteorologist, host of the show ``By The Way'' and host of ``Dialing 
for Dollars.'' Prior to his time on air, he served as General Manager 
for WAVU/WZSB in Albertville from 1953 to 1969. He served in the United 
States Air Force in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
  Bill was a very active part of his community and church. He was a 
member of the Lions Club of Albertville, the Anniston Kiwanis Club and 
was elected as Governor for Kiwanis in Alabama. He was a long-time 
member of Anniston First United Methodist Church.
  Bill was married to Ellie and blessed with three sons, four 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Bill's life of service 
and dedication to my hometown. He will be greatly missed.

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