[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MR. BILL ELLIS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LONG ISLAND

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                        HON. ANDREW R. GARBARINO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. William 
``Bill'' Ellis for his years of dedicated service to his community. In 
his long career in public service, Mr. Ellis has made immense 
contributions to keeping Suffolk County safe and prosperous.
  Soon after moving to Long Island from Brooklyn as a child, Mr. Ellis 
followed the example of service set by his father, who saw combat in 
the South Pacific while serving in the Navy during World War II. Mr. 
Ellis was first elected to be a State Committeeman at 21 years old and 
worked alongside elected officials and stakeholders to reach a fair 
contract for Correctional Officers. Mr. Ellis's years of hard work have 
made Smithtown a great place to live, work, and raise a family. 
Alongside Patricia, his wife of 51 years and a State Committeewoman, 
Mr. Ellis has shown an unwavering commitment to doing what is best for 
his community
  During his 25 years serving as Chairman of the Smithtown Republican 
Committee, Mr. Ellis has utilized his vast institutional knowledge and 
experience to lead the party to unprecedented levels of success. 
Smithtown residents have benefited from the town's tremendous growth 
and improvement thanks to Mr. Ellis's stewardship and advocacy. Some of 
the projects his leadership has made possible include investment in 
community and educational facilities, transportation infrastructure, 
and initiatives to protect the environment and access to clean drinking 
water, all while ensuring accountability and preventing waste of 
taxpayer funds.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the 
lifetime of work that Mr. Ellis has accomplished and wish him many more 
years of continued success.

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