[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 118 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF BILL HOLMES

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                          HON. MARTHA McSALLY

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2016

  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Bill 
Holmes, a man lovingly referred to as ``Mr. Tucson'' for his 
substantial contributions to the people of Southern Arizona.
   Bill was born in Yuma, Arizona, where he attended Union High School. 
After graduation, he toured with the international music group, ``Up 
with People,'' which aims to bridge cultural barriers and bring people 
together through music and service.
   Through his talents and commitment to service, Bill touched 
countless lives in Tucson. At the time of his death, he was the 
managing partner and CEO of Agape Hospice and Palliative Care, helping 
provide comfort and care to those in their final hours. He previously 
served as managing partner for CPR2U LLC, a health care education 
company; senior consultant for Up With People; chief operating officer 
of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; and community relations 
manager for Wells Fargo.
   Bill gave back to our community in so many ways, evidenced by the 
many civic organizations to which he lent his time and energy. He was 
Chairman of the Board of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and 
was involved with the Saguaro Girl Scouts Council, Chicanos Por La 
Causa, El Rio Foundation, Catholic Community Services, Angel Charities, 
and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
   Those who knew Bill or had the chance to meet him know he always had 
a smile on his face. He was a generous, caring, and vibrant leader of 
our community. His death will no doubt leave a void for many who loved 
and knew him, but his legacy will carry on, and his enormous impact on 
Tucson, the city he loved so dearly, will be felt long into the future.

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