[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF BILL FAIRBROTHER

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life and work of Bill Fairbrother, the longest serving Chairman of the 
Williamson County Republican Party, as he retires after more than 20 
years of incredible public service. With his ``can-do'' spirit and 
high-minded vision, he's a model citizen and trusted community leader.
  Bill's activism started when he joined the Baylor College Republicans 
and over the years he has served as an officer in the Texas Republican 
County Chairmen's Association, precinct chairman, election judge, and 
on numerous committees. He's proudly represented Williamson County as a 
delegate to both state and national Republican conventions.
  Bill was elected Chairman of the Williamson County Republican Party 
in 1999. Carrying out this challenging and demanding responsibility 
without pay or compensation, Bill has worked tirelessly to unite 
factions within the party, administer primary elections, and make 
polling locations safe and comfortable for voters. There's no doubt 
that he's made a real difference for the party and the people and 
ideals it serves.
  While Bill isn't tired of the privilege of public service he knows 
that everything has its season and the time has come to allow the next 
generation of leaders to take the stage. Stepping away from his office 
won't give him much idle time as he likes to read, travel, watch 
sports, entertain, and enjoy all the great amenities that Central Texas 
has to offer.
  Bill Fairbrother's retirement is the richly-deserved beginning of an 
exciting journey. I salute his work and commitment to the Williamson 
County Republican Party. I join his colleagues, family, and friends in 
honoring his career and wishing him nothing but the best in the years 
ahead.

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