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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 90th birthday of Billy Dooly.
Arkansas and began a distinguished 20-
year career in the U.S. Army after receiving a direct commission as an air defense artillery officer. While serving in uniform, he earned an MBA in industrial management from the University of Arkansas and went on to complete two tours with the Army general staff at the Pentagon. He also deployed to the Far East, including twice as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 21 oakleaf clusters and three “V” devices for exceptional valor, and the Bronze Star Medal with one oakleaf cluster.
hometown to be near his family but continued his commitment to serving a community we both cherished. He initially worked as vice president and general manager of North American Foundry before joining the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce as president in 1987, providing invaluable leadership for 16 years.
the business community and a champion for the military and veteran community throughout the region. Among his many projects, he was a tireless advocate to complete the I-49 corridor, working with leaders from multiple States to pursue this critical project. Although he retired from the chamber in 2003, his impact on the area's infrastructure and strong community support for the military continues today.
honors including the Mayor's Spirit of the Frontier Award and inductions into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Hospitality Association Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Military Veterans' Hall of Fame.
uniform, in business, or making a difference in his community. As he celebrates his 90th birthday, I thank him for his continued service to Arkansas. I wish him a happy birthday and many more years of health and happiness and very much appreciate his friendship of many years.