[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21321]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO BILL MEDEIROS

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 13, 1999

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beloved 
and fondly remembered man. Bill Medeiros, a native of San Benito 
County, was a longtime rancher and cattleman who embraced the rural 
lifestyle of the county and helped to shape its image during his life-
long residence. Mr. Medeiros passed away in August at the age of 76.
  Bill Medeiros was noted for his active interest in the history and 
traditions of our community. Born and raised in the rural community of 
San Benito County, he served as the director of the San Benito Saddle 
Horse Show for 46 years, always embracing and upholding the county's 
historical traditions. His devotion to maintaining the rural roots of 
the county was a life-long pursuit of Bill's that was only interrupted 
by his service in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a 
pilot in the 389th Bomber Group.
  After his heroic tour of duty, including many hazardous missions over 
Europe, Bill Medeiros returned to his cherished county and his rural 
lifestyle as a cattleman and rancher. Bill was a member of the San 
Benito County Cattleman's Association for which he was also elected 
president.
  In the San Benito County, an original cowboy and local hero is lost. 
My thoughts remain with his family.

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