[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10217]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF MR. BILL 
                              DeBERRY, SR.

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. 
Bill DeBerry, Sr., one of the finest businessmen in Denton, Texas. As 
the founder and owner of a funeral home in Denton, Bill devoted much of 
his life to assisting others during some of the most difficult times of 
their own lives.
  Bill left school at an early age to help support his family when he 
began driving an ambulance for a funeral home. The owner of the funeral 
home at the time noticed Bill's work ethic and encouraged him to finish 
his education. With both high school and University of North Texas 
degrees in hand, Bill worked his way through the Dallas Institute of 
Mortuary Services.
  After graduating with his specialized degree, Bill began his mortuary 
career at Schmitz-Floyd-Hamlett Funeral Home in Denton. After gaining 
valuable experience in the industry, he opened Bill DeBerry Funeral 
Directors in 1990. This local business continues to serve the Denton 
community today under the leadership and dedication of his sons.
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mr. DeBerry's family, 
friends, and colleagues. He will be remembered for his compassion and 
commitment to excellence throughout his 60 year career, as well as his 
service to our Denton community.

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