[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 438]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM LEPSCH

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. William Lepsch 
on the occasion of his retirement and his dedication to public service.
  Mr. Lepsch has made a lifetime commitment to his community and 
Nation. As a young man, he served our Nation in the army during the 
Vietnam War. He has spent over 30 years as a member of the Attica Fire 
Department, serving as Chief, Rescue Squad Captain, EMT, and 
representing the department on various county and regional boards. He 
has served the residents of the Village of Attica as a Village Trustee 
for 10 years, most recently as Deputy Mayor. Mr. Lepsch has also been 
active in his parish church, serving as a parish board member and 
parish school volunteer accountant.
  Colleagues, friends, and family alike hail Mr. Lepsch as someone who 
has exemplified genuine concern and dedication to his family and his 
neighbors and constituents.
  It is with a great pride and gratitude that I rise to thank and honor 
Mr. Lepsch for his many years of commitment and loyalty to the citizens 
of Attica and Wyoming County.

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