[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1014-E1015]
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              HONORING WILLIAM TEBO'S 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of William 
Tebo and his 78 years of service to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. 
Since age 16, the WW2 veteran has

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dedicated his time to the historic shipyard, from his first job to his 
role as secretary, treasurer, vice executive director, executive 
director, and tour guide.
  In 1945, Bill enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned 
as a submariner to the USS Sea Owl, a ship he was familiar with as he 
had worked on the Sea Owl's construction in Portsmouth. Bill continued 
his service in Key West, Florida operating a recommissioned U-2513 
German U-boat, an experience that made him one of the few members of 
the U.S. Navy qualified to operate both U.S. submarines and German U-
boats.
  Bill's continued service to the oldest active shipyard in the Nation 
has ensured that it both functions as an effective repair station for 
our military's submarines as well as a historic landmark in Portsmouth. 
The shipyard's Heritage Center contains many pieces of naval history, 
including the launching cage used to christen the 1938 USS Squalus, a 
piece that Bill tracked down himself.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate Bill for 78 years of service and thank 
him for his outstanding contributions to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 
and our Nation.

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