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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED WILLIAM LEE ``BILL'' SUTLER” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1559-E1560 on Dec. 1, 2016.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED WILLIAM
LEE ``BILL'' SUTLER
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HON. JEFF MILLER
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved William Lee ``Bill'' Sutler, who passed away on November 24, 2016. His love for his family and community, as well as his dedicated service in the United States Navy, will be remembered by all those who knew him.
Bill was born August 31, 1932, in Stanton, Virginia where he grew up with his mother and two sisters. At the young age of 17, Bill made the choice to serve our Nation by joining the United States Navy, serving faithfully and honorably for the next 26 years. Bill utilized his talents as an aircraft mechanic aboard several ships including the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Saratoga, USS Constellation, and the USS John F. Kennedy. Chief Petty Officer Sutler also worked on aircrafts VF-11, VF-31, VF-121, and the RVAH-11. In 1974, after 26 years of service, he retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After retirement, Bill continued his career by working for the state agriculture department and remained active in both Pineview Methodist Church and his community.
Those who knew Bill, know that he was a kind, generous, and smart man. He will always be remembered fondly for the unwavering love that he held for his family and his country.
On behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to recognize the life of William Lee ``Bill'' Sutler. My wife Vicki and I extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his wife Shirley
``Colleen'' Sutler; sons, William Jr. ``Billy'' and Virginia Sutler, Michael and Cheryl Sutler, and Robert ``Bobby'' and Diane Sutler; six grandchildren, Penny, Jennifer, Emily, Emmett, and Caleb Sutler, and Amanda Bell; and two great-grandchildren.
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