[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BILL BUTLER

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man from 
Ontario, NY, a small town from the new area of my district. This 
closely knit community in the northeast corner of Wayne County recently 
lost a first-class citizen, Bill Butler.
  Mr. Butler was a longtime resident of Ontario, always working to 
better the community he loved. His benevolence was most exemplified 
through the Ontario-Walworth Rotary Club. With over 30 years of perfect 
attendance, Bill served as the club President, District Governor 
representing some 68 Rotary clubs and President Representative of 
Rotary International. These efforts took him throughout the Ontario-
Walworth community and the world.
  Inspired by the drive to further promote international humanity, 
Bill's most recent trip took him to a Rotary conference in Brisbane, 
Australia. Unfortunately this proved to be his last goodwill effort. On 
the ride to the airport, for his return trip home, the car Bill was 
traveling in was involved in a fatal accident where Bill's life was 
lost. He was 69 years of age.
  Mr. Speaker, Bill's life will not be forgotten, as he touched the 
lives of many people. Endlessly volunteering and constantly willing to 
lend a hand, his big smile always left you with a warm feeling.
  It is my honor to recognize Mr. Bill Butler. We owe him a huge debt 
of gratitude for all he has done. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to 
his family and friends, including his wife Christine, his children 
Patricia, James, George, Deborah and David and seven grandchildren. 
Bill Butler was a loving family man and an honorable Rotarian.

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