[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF G. WILLIAM ``BILL'' WARD

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 7, 2026

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and 
career of G. William ``Bill'' Ward, a widely respected corporate 
executive, community leader, and U.S. Navy veteran who passed away on 
December 17 in Blair County.
  Bill's career at family-owned Ward Trucking Corp. spanned more than 
50 years, beginning in 1956. Bill served as both president and chairman 
of the board.
  Bill was a driving force in the trucking industry who was gifted with 
the ability to relate to people from across the broad spectrum of 
society.
  Tributes to Bill have included recognition of his philanthropic 
spirit, integrity, community service, and mentorship.
  As one long-time friend noted so perfectly, ``Trying to capture the 
life of Bill Ward in a few words is a daunting task, as this was a man 
who was truly larger than life.''
  As we remember Bill, his legacy will live on through his family and 
their commitment to transportation.
  Please join me in remembering the life of G. William Ward.

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