[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
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                          HONORING BILL TOOLEY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 22, 2026

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a true patriot, Mr. William 
Oster ``Bill'' Tooley of Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Tooley, a veteran of 
the United States Army, recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
  Mr. Tooley was born in Russellville, Kentucky, on May 28, 1926. He 
attended Owensboro High School. During World War II, he volunteered for 
the U.S. Army. Following basic training, he was assigned to a medical 
battalion, the 71st Infantry Division, at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was 
responsible for taking care of the generators that kept the lights and 
electricity running, allowing surgeons and other medical personnel to 
care for wounded soldiers. After World War II ended, he served his last 
year in the medical battalion and was stationed in Germany.
  Following his time in the military, Mr. Tooley went to work for Bell 
South as a lineman. He worked his way up to an electrical engineer, 
moving from Owensboro to Danville to Louisville. He was in engineering 
management when he retired in 1987. Mr. Tooley was an active community 
member, serving on the Saint Regis Park City Council for 18 years, 
where he served as the building compliance officer.
  Mr. Tooley was married to Betty Rouse Tooley for 61 years. They had 6 
children, 18 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He is expecting 
his first great-great granddaughter in October 2026.
  Bill Tooley is a true patriot, a great American, and an inspiration 
to us all. I am forever grateful to him and his fellow soldiers who 
sacrificed so much in service to our Nation. It is my honor to 
recognize his service and his 100th birthday before the United States 
Congress.

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