[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING WILLIAM `BILL' PHILLIPS OF BELL BUCKLE, TENNESSEE

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2024

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the achievements, 
dedication, and hard work of William `Bill' Phillips of Bell Buckle, 
Tennessee. Bill has lived a life dedicated to serving his Nation and 
keeping our military the strongest in the world.
  Bill grew up on a farm in Tennessee and received a bachelor's degree 
from Middle Tennessee State University in Agriculture. This, however, 
was just the first of many educational degrees Bill would achieve. He 
also earned a Master's in Personnel Management, a Master's in 
Procurement and Material Management, and a Master's from the Industrial 
College of the Armed Forces.
  In addition to his educational achievements, Bill also served our 
Nation in the United States Army. Bill retired as a Lieutenant General 
in May of 2014 while serving as the Army's Senior Acquisition Officer. 
He also served in the role of an Army Aviator with more than 30 years 
of experience. Bill became certified on the CH-47, UH-1, and OH-58 
helicopters.
  After retiring from the Army, Bill began a second career in the 
private sector. In May of 2015, Bill began working for Boeing as the 
Vice President for Army and Special Operations. At Boeing, Bill was in 
charge of five offices: Huntsville, AL, Fort Eustis, VA, Fort Novosel, 
AL, Tampa, FL, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and Austin, TX.
  Among Bill's other achievements are Middle Tennessee ROTC Hall of 
Fame, 2018, Defense Acquisition University Hall of Fame, 2014, Army's 
Acquisition Commander of the Year, 2000.
  Bill and his wife, Marylyn, reside in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, where 
Bill still farms.
  On behalf of our Nation, I thank Bill Phillips and congratulate him 
for all he has achieved personally and for the efforts and sacrifices 
he has made for our country.

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