[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3411-H3412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF BILL REYNOLDS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Malliotakis). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from California (Mr.  Mike Garcia) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MIKE GARCIA of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to a dear friend, a war veteran, and a real hero of 
California's 27th Congressional District who was taken from us way too 
soon. Mr. Bill Reynolds crossed into Heaven and joined the Lord on 
January 11, 2021, a couple of years ago.
  As a young man, Bill crossed oceans and fought for this Nation in the 
jungles of Vietnam. He fought in some of the war's fiercest battles 
while in Vietnam, including the Mekong Delta, where he was wounded but 
continued fighting alongside his brothers, the famous and heroic Boys 
of `67.
  Bill earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his extraordinary 
bravery, but he never forgot his brothers who made the ultimate 
sacrifice, those who didn't come home, and he never stopped serving our 
Nation when he returned home.
  Bill Reynolds dedicated himself to fellow veterans in California's 
27th Congressional District and around the country. His work led to the 
establishment of the Veterans Memorial Wall in Newhall, California, and 
he personally documented the stories of countless veterans to ensure 
their service and sacrifices will be remembered for future generations.

  I am proud to say the endless service and sacrifice of Bill will now 
forever be etched in the heart of Santa Clarita, as well. Right in the 
middle of my district, today we celebrate the official renaming of the 
Valencia post office to the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building, 
an honor that has been signed into law by the President of the United 
States.
  This commemoration is a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated so 
much of his life to this beautiful Nation, both on the battlefield and 
in our communities. It should be noted, and frankly a fitting tribute, 
that about 63,000 postal workers themselves are veterans, so this is 
very apropos.
  Bill was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Meg, who lives in 
Santa Clarita, a loving father and grandfather, and a friend to 
thousands. His legacy not only lives on in the medals he won and the 
landmarks that bear his name, but in the lives he touched and the 
community that he strengthened.
  Bill left an indelible mark on me personally, and he continues to 
inspire me

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to serve this beautiful country in this capacity.
  In a time marked by stark political division, it was inspiring to 
witness both Democrats and Republicans unite in support of honoring 
this great man who epitomized the pinnacle of American valor and 
empathy.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Bill 
Reynolds, a true American hero, by supporting this special tribute.
  May God bless Bill Reynolds and his family, and may God continue to 
bless this beautiful country, the United States of America.

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