[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING WILLIAM ``BILL'' McBRIDE'S SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise on behalf of the Michigan 
Congressional Delegation--Reps. Debbie Dingell, Tim Walberg, Dan 
Kildee, Bill Huizenga, Brenda Lawrence, Justin Amash, Mike Bishop, Dave 
Trott, Paul Mitchell, and Jack Bergman--to acknowledge and commend one 
of the finest public servants the Great State of Michigan has been 
blessed to have: Mr. William ``Bill'' McBride.
  There has never been a better friend and advocate for Michiganders 
than Bill McBride.
  Over the past 44 years of Bill's service he has earned immense 
respect for his integrity, sincerity, and civility. No matter which 
political party was in power, in any of the branches of government, our 
constant source of information and enlightenment was--and is still--
Bill.
  Bill's distinguished career includes serving as chief of staff to 
Michigan Delegation Members Carl Pursell and Vern Ehlers. He also 
served as deputy chief of staff for Governor John Engler and most 
recently director of Governor Snyder's federal office.
  Bill is not just a beloved colleague and friend, he is a Michigan 
institution. ``Ask McBride'' has become a fond and common phrase for 
all of us. As loyal as the day is long, Bill has set the gold standard 
for public service.
  Bill exudes kindness, a sense of humor, and a sense of fair play. 
Always.
  They say home is where the heart is and Bill's has certainly always 
been Michigan. When any issue has arisen affecting our state, Bill has 
been in the thick of it. His hard work has had a positive impact that 
will ripple far beyond when he leaves public service. We are sure to 
confront many situations and challenges where we will dearly miss his 
sage counsel, wit, and wisdom. He will stay on speed dial for several 
of us on both sides of the aisle for years to come.
  The Michigan Congressional Delegation stands today to wish Bill the 
very best of luck as he turns the page and moves on to write many more, 
which we are sure will be just as storied and successful.
  God speed Bill, and I thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

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