Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor William ``Bill'' Graves Wofford, Jr., of Rockwall, Texas, who passed away on October 29, 2019, at the age of 95. Bill was born on May 1, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas to William Graves Wofford, Sr., and Margaret Melinda Wofford. As a very young man, Bill left his family to fight in World War II and to defend our country. He proudly served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. At the close of the war, at the age of 21, Bill returned to the States to pursue an education from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Following graduation, Bill returned home to Texas where he embarked on his 27-year career alongside business partner, Bob Timberlake, to form Timberlake & Wofford, a manufacturing representative firm that served the north Texas area and experienced great success. Bill is remembered for his great sense of humor and his gentle personality. His love of sailing and the outdoors led him to help found the Rush Creek Yacht Club. Bill was not only a leader in his community, but a friend to all: a loving husband, father, and grandfather. My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Wofford family. We also lift up the family and friends of Bill Wofford in our prayers. I have requested that the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to honor his life, legacy, and his service to our country.…”