[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11566-11567]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM A. OBERLE, JR.

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize 
today the career of the Honorable State Representative William A. 
Oberle, Jr. A member of Delaware's General Assembly for over 34 years, 
Representative Oberle has served his constituents, his community and 
his state with genuine devotion, and his presence will be greatly 
missed.
  For over three decades Bill has worked diligently as a representative 
of the 24th Representative District, ensuring that his constituents 
have had a strong voice in the General Assembly. I worked with Bill for 
eight years at Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware and was able to 
witness first hand his steadfastness and spirit. Bill will leave behind 
an indelible legacy in the General Assembly--for his countless years of 
dedicated service and, most of all, for his outstanding commitment to 
the constituents whom he represented. His history of determination and 
resolve serves as a template for all public servants.
  Bill holds the distinct title of the General Assembly's longest 
serving Republican ever, which he achieved through years of hard work, 
putting aside party differences and reaching across the aisle to arrive 
at policies which were most beneficial to his constituents and the 
state of Delaware. Over his career, Bill has been the champion of 
imperative legislation which brought much needed change to our state. A 
strong labor supporter, his work on the issues of neighborhood 
schooling, workers compensation, and the support he lent to various 
police forces have been efficacious in elevating Delaware's 
communities.
  I am proud to have served with Bill for the eight years that I did, 
and pleased to have this opportunity to honor him on the occasion of

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his retirement from the Delaware House of Representatives. He has been 
unwavering in his mission to represent the 24th Representative 
District, and will be remembered for his countless contributions to his 
constituents, and the state of Delaware. Bill has had a terrific career 
of public service and I wish both him and his wife, Sally, the best on 
this momentous occasion.

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