[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
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           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM J. ``BILLY'' McCOY

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of William J. ``Billy'' McCoy, who passed away on Tuesday, 
November 12, at the age of 77.
  Billy was an honorable public servant, serving as Speaker of the 
House for the Mississippi House of Representatives for many years. As 
Speaker, Billy contributed to significant legislation that 
revolutionized the economy of our State. He was the champion of the 
1987 infrastructure plan that established a four-lane highway system 
across Mississippi, which brought more businesses into the State that 
created thousands of jobs for Mississippians. Billy is directly 
responsible for bettering the lives of thousands of people.
  Billy was respected by all lawmakers across the aisle as he lived his 
life true to Jesus' words: ``love thy neighbor as thyself.'' Left to 
cherish his memory is his wife, Edith, his two children, Sam and Kim, 
as well as all of the people who had the pleasure of working with him. 
Billy's life was one of service, grace, and love for his community. He 
will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

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