[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    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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