[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14008]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED DR. 
                         WILLIAM ``BILL'' MALOY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life and service of Northwest Florida's beloved William ``Bill'' Maloy.
  Dr. Maloy was born in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up in Omaha, 
Nebraska. During World War II, he answered the call of duty and served 
our Nation with honor and distinction in the United States Navy. He was 
awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action. After the war, Dr. 
Maloy attended the University of Nebraska where he earned a bachelor's 
and master's degree in education, while also being commissioned into 
the Naval Reserves. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean 
War and came to Pensacola, Florida, intending to pursue a naval career; 
however, Dr. Maloy soon realized that he had a true passion and 
aptitude for teaching, and after the end of the war, he dedicated 
himself to education.
  Dr. Maloy began his teaching career in Northwest Florida as a teacher 
and assistant dean at Pensacola High School (PHS). After two years at 
PHS, Dr. Maloy moved to Tallahassee to pursue his doctorate degree in 
educational technology. This experience led Dr. Maloy to appreciate the 
important role that technology would play in education, and he proved 
to be a strong proponent of integrating technology into the curriculum 
throughout his career. After completing his doctorate in 1958, Dr. 
Maloy moved back to Pensacola to serve as Assistant Principal at 
Escambia High School.
  In 1959, Dr. Maloy began working with the Florida Department of 
Education, helping to spearhead Florida's first efforts to utilize new 
technology as a teaching tool. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Dr. 
Maloy again answered our nation's call and served as Executive Officer 
and subsequently Commanding Officer of the USS Tweedie, a Butler-class 
destroyer escort. After finishing his service, he accepted a position 
at Florida State University, where he became Assistant Dean of the 
College of Education. His expertise and dedication to education led him 
to serve as Education Advisor to two Florida governors, before becoming 
the Senior Civilian Advisor to the Chief of Naval Education and 
Training. In 1978, he was appointed to the Florida Board of Regents, 
the governing body for the State University System of Florida, and 
helped oversee the state's public universities.
  In 1992, Dr. Maloy was elected as Superintendent of Schools in 
Escambia County. As Superintendent, he was credited with beginning the 
technological revolution in the school district, and he helped move the 
district to the forefront of instructional education technology 
adopting applications to help improve student experience and 
performance. In 1996, he retired as Superintendent and moved to the 
University of West Florida where he taught until his retirement in 
2009.
  Dr. Maloy was a loving and dedicated husband and father who instilled 
in his children the importance of education in helping to improve the 
lives of every child in America. Two of Dr. Maloy's sons went on to 
become educators, continuing the family legacy of promoting excellence 
in education. Family was everything to Dr. Maloy, and he was a true 
inspiration to his four children, fourteen grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
  To some, Dr. Bill Maloy will be remembered as a world-class educator 
and innovator who saw the importance of technology in education and 
helped to implement it in the classroom. To others, he will be 
remembered as a true patriot who served his country with honor and 
distinction in World War II and the Korean War. To his family, he will 
most fondly be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and 
great-grandfather. His contributions to education in Northwest Florida 
and throughout the entire State have improved the lives of countless 
students.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to honor the life and selfless service of Dr. William 
``Bill'' Maloy. My wife Vicki joins me in extending our most sincere 
condolences to the entire Maloy family.

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