[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WILLIAM ARTHUR HUGHES

                                 ______
                                 

                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2024

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of 
William Arthur ``Bill'' Hughes, who sadly passed at the age of 96.
  Bill served for three years in the United States Marine Corps and 
attended the FAA Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, which launched 
him into his 28-year career as a dedicated air traffic controller.
  After his time in Oklahoma City, Bill and his beloved wife, Nancy, 
lived in Wilmington, North Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and Isle of 
Hope. After settling down in Isle of Hope, Bill began his second career 
as a ``starter'' of one of Skidaway Island's golf courses.
  Mr. Hughes was also well known for his incredible athletic skills. 
Bill played on the Marine Corps football team and was a highly talented 
bowler.
  Bill and his wife Nancy are survived by their three children, 
William, Martha, and Jennings. Mr. Hughes was a hardworking individual 
who will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and coworkers. I 
send my most sincere condolences to Bill's wife and three children. My 
thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends in this 
moment.