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“TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BYRD SPENCER” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1776 on Sept. 11, 2008.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BYRD SPENCER
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HON. MIKE ROGERS
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of William Byrd Spencer of Washington, DC. William Byrd Spencer, known to most as Bill, is considered one of Washington, DC's preeminent labor/management specialists and political strategists. Bill has worked in the government affairs division at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), one of the Nation's largest construction trade associations, for 19 years, serving as ABC's chief political strategist for the last 8 years. During his time at ABC, Bill has covered all aspects of their government affairs activities and policy making, including legislative, political, legal and regulatory affairs. Many on Capitol Hill credit Bill's hard work and tireless dedication to free enterprise and merit shop construction as a primary reason ABC is considered one of the most influential organizations in Washington today. Bill is widely respected by his peers, and counsels many Members of Congress on a variety of issues.
Bill received his bachelor of arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California and his juris doctor from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Bill came to Washington in 1987 to serve in the Reagan Administration where he worked in the Office of the Secretary at the United States Department of Commerce. In addition Bill has served in high level positions in numerous campaigns around the country.
Above all Bill is a consummate family man. He always finds the time to attend his daughter Kelsey's dance recitals and his son Will's baseball games with his wife Allison.
I know I am not the only Member of the United States Congress who wishes Bill all the best and to thank him for everything he has done.
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