[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 142 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          MOURNING THE LOSS OF WILLIAM ARTHUR ``BILL'' HUGHES

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of 
William Arthur ``Bill'' Hughes who, sadly, passed away at the age of 
96.
  Bill served for 3 years in the United States Marine Corps and 
attended 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, was a highly talented 
bowler, and was a great golfer. In fact, between his two sons, his 
three grandsons, and himself, they have 14 hole in ones, and all 14 of 
them belong to Bill.
  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 co-workers.
  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 
sad, sad time.

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