[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5250]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     REMEMBERING NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER WILLIAM BROWN McILVAINE, III

  (Mr. O'ROURKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember William Brown 
McIlvaine, III, a naval flight officer from El Paso, Texas, who led an 
exemplary life. Lieutenant Junior Grade McIlvaine died last month 
during a training flight when his Prowler airplane crashed.
  In his 24 years, William accomplished remarkable things and touched 
many lives with his friendship and his kindness. He was commissioned 
from the U.S. Naval Academy with Merit in May 2010 with a degree in 
chemistry. His lifelong dream was to fly, and he earned his wings in 
May 2012 at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. William was also a gifted 
musician. He sang in a cappella groups and played the bagpipes. During 
his time at Annapolis, he led the Pipes and Drums, which toured the 
U.S. and played in parades, including the St. Patrick's Day parade in 
Boston.
  We remember William as someone who lived his dreams and died serving 
his Nation. On behalf of the El Paso community, I am proud to honor 
William's extraordinary life and his service.

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