[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E759-E760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING BILL ANNO

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 3, 2026

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Master Sergeant Bill Anno for a lifetime of extraordinary public 
service, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the citizens of 
Nassau County and the United States of America.
  For those of us who serve Northeast Florida, Bill is a familiar and 
reassuring presence. For years, as a court security officer at the 
historic Nassau County Courthouse, Bill was the very first face to 
greet members of the public and elected officials alike. Stretching 
back to my time in the Florida State Senate, whenever I held 
constituent meetings at the historic courthouse, I knew we were in safe 
hands with Bill guarding the door. His quiet vigilance, warmth, and 
professionalism set the standard for public safety.
  Bill's distinguished career in uniform began in 1978 when he enlisted 
in the United States Air Force. Over 24 years of honorable active-duty 
service, Bill rose to the rank of Master Sergeant, E-7, serving as a 
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Supervisor and earning high honors, including: 8th Security Forces 
Squadron Senior NCO of the Year at Kunsan Air Base in Korea, Shift 
Chief of the Year at Beale Air Force Base, and Military Volunteer of 
the Year at Patrick Air Force Base.
  Following his military service, Bill continued to protect and serve 
his community here at home. Across two decades with the Nassau County 
Sheriff's Office, Bill served in nearly every capacity, from Dispatcher 
and Patrol Deputy to Detective, Crime Scene Investigator, and 
Courthouse Security Officer. His excellence in law enforcement was 
repeatedly recognized by his peers, earning him Nassau County Deputy of 
the Year in 2008, Detective of the Year in 2012, and the Above and 
Beyond the Call of Duty Award in 2018. Beyond his professional career, 
Bill's heart for service shines in everything he does. A dedicated 
community leader, Bill has mentored generations of young people through 
the Boy Scouts of America for over twenty years, serving as Scout 
Leader for Troop 152 in Yulee, District Commissioner, and receiving the 
prestigious Silver Beaver Award in 2018. He is also an active member of 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Yulee Lions 
Club, Callahan Lodge No. 32 F&AM, and Amelia Baptist Church. Mr. 
Speaker, Bill Anno's life is a masterclass in civic duty, selflessness, 
and devotion to community and country.
  On behalf of Florida's 4th Congressional District, I extend my 
deepest gratitude to Bill Anno for keeping us safe, guiding our youth, 
and serving Nassau County with honor and distinction. We wish him and 
his family all the very best in his well-earned retirement.

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