[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1351-E1352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. BILLY JOHNSON

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                           HON. DAVID ROUZER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 23, 2022

  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of William (Billy) 
Harrison Johnson who was recently named Distinguished Alumnus of the 
Year by North Carolina State University College of Humanities and 
Social Sciences (CHASS). Billy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political 
Science from NC State in 1986, and in recent years he has served on the 
NC State School of Public and International Affairs Advisory Board as 
well as the CHASS Dean's Board. These roles provide him with the 
opportunity to assist both students and alumni with educational and 
career-related opportunities in Washington, D.C.
  Billy received this prestigious award at the annual Evening of the 
Stars, which honors those alumni whose success increases the value of 
an NC State degree and add to North Carolina State University's growing 
legacy of excellence, impact, and service. As a proud alumnus myself, I 
salute Billy for his hard earned achievements and commend his efforts 
to assist NC State's next generation of leaders.
  As the chief lobbyist for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 
(ISRI), Billy serves as a leading voice on Capitol Hill for both small 
and commercial businesses in the recycling field. Long a champion of 
the recycled

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materials industry, Billy helped establish the bipartisan Congressional 
Recycling Caucus in 2004 to educate lawmakers regarding the economic 
and environmental benefits of recycling. Billy helped draft and enact 
the bipartisan RECYCLE Act, the first standalone piece of recycling 
legislation in history providing funding for public education and 
awareness programs to improve our country's recycling system. From 2004 
to 2008, Billy also served as a judge of the White House Federal 
Recycling Initiative ``Closing-the-Loop'' Awards Program.
  Billy has a proven record of helping members understand the 
importance of the recycling industry through Washington and district 
fly-ins, one-on-one meetings with congressional offices, and more. In 
2021, his achievements led to his recognition by the National Institute 
for Lobbying and Ethics as one of the top 100 lobbyists in America for 
his demonstrated commitment to give back to the community and 
profession while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
  Billy accepted this award along with several distinguished alumni 
including: Bryan K. Blinson--College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; 
Dr. Philip Snider--College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Turan 
Duda--College of Design; Johnny L. Crow--College of Education; Quint M. 
Barefoot--College of Engineering; Dan Pleasant--College of Engineering; 
Mark Wyatt--College of Engineering; Amir S. Mehr--Poole College of 
Management; Kenneth O. Summerville--College of Natural Resources; Nora 
Ann Gardner--College of Sciences; Brian L McMurray--Wilson College of 
Textiles; Sarah J. Ewing--College of Veterinary Medicine. John C. 
Borden was awarded the Ronnie Shavlik Award. Other awards were 
presented to Kevin M. Kroeger--Outstanding Young Alumnus; John F. Tesh 
Jr.--Award of Merit; and Ben Kinney--Meritorious Service Award.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to congratulate and recognize Billy as 
well as all the other Evening of the Stars award recipients for their 
outstanding accomplishments. They have all made--and continue to make--
Wolfpack Nation proud.

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