[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF BILL UTTER FORD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bill Utter 
Ford for his years of service to North Texas.
  Mr. Bill Utter came to Denton, Texas from Amarillo in 1956 when he 
purchased the local Ford dealership becoming the fifth Ford dealer in 
Denton. Over the years, the Denton Ford dealership under Mr. Utter grew 
to employ over 100 people and is now in it's 4th location since 1956.
  But Mr. Utter is not known simply for bringing the all-American Ford 
Corporation to North Texas, he has been known for his generosity to 
many causes and organizations throughout the community.
  Bill Utter, Sr., Bill Utter, Jr. and staff have served in important 
leadership positions in the Denton Community, including Denton Chamber 
of Commerce and the United Way of Denton County. They have also 
provided leadership with Ford Motor Company including service on the 
Ford Dealer Council. Nationally, Bill Utter Ford has won numerous 
community awards and Ford Motor Company Awards including Ford's Highest 
Honor, the Fort President's Award.
  The Utter men, their legacy and their dealership Bill Utter Ford, 
have brought quality automobiles to North Texas but more important 
kindness and philanthropic hearts to the community. Their recognition 
on the national level has brought prominence and respect to the people 
of Denton. May their spirit of entrepreneurship and skills as leaders 
be an example to us all.

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