[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E26]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM A. SHAFER II

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                        HON. MARCUS J. MOLINARO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 11, 2024

  Mr. MOLINARO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
William A. Shafer II, a pillar of the Broome County community who was 
beloved by all who knew him. William recently passed away on November 
6, 2023, at the age of 79.
  William attended public school in Erie, Pennsylvania and enlisted in 
the United States Air Force after graduating high school. He spent his 
early career as an Electronics Warfare Officer before his discharge in 
1966. He then worked for Spectrum Control in Erie before moving to 
Binghamton in 1988 where he worked for Lockheed Martin and later BAE 
Systems. He also spent several years in the Civil Air Patrol where he 
attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
  William, also known as ``Bill,'' was known throughout the community 
for his selflessness and integrity. A devoted member of the Civil Air 
Patrol, he was committed to mentoring young cadets in his community and 
was awarded Communicator of the Year during several years of his 
service. His contributions to Broome County will endure for generations 
to come, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the life of William A. Shafer II, a remarkable man who made 
a lasting difference in his community.

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