[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM ``BILL'' KENNEDY

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of William 
Kennedy. When Bill Kennedy passed away on June 28th at the age of 74, 
Janesville lost one of its true leaders. Bill drove our community 
forward as a successful business leader, philanthropist, and coach.
  Bill and his two brothers, Steve and Bob, owned and operated Rock 
Road Companies, a family-owned road-building construction company that 
has been active in the Wisconsin transportation industry since 1912. 
Bill put his time, talents, and experience to the benefit of 
organizations including the Wisconsin Transportation Builders 
Association, the Wisconsin Transportation Development Association, and 
Forward Janesville.
  Bill was also a philanthropist who served in numerous leadership 
positions. He helped support the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville, 
serving most recently as the Chair of the Capital and Endowment 
Campaign. Bill also helped support the Ronald McDonald charities as 
well as numerous other charitable causes through the Kennedy Family 
Foundation, established by Bill and his brothers in 2013.
  An avid golfer, Bill's love of sports also led him to become a 
founding partner of the Janesville Jets hockey team and support youth 
sports as a coach and fundraiser.
  Bill is survived by his wife Diane, his mother Delores, his siblings 
Connie, Colleen, Steve, Bob, and Carrie, five children, and 16 
grandchildren. Bill leaves a lasting legacy as a devoted father, 
grandfather, husband, mentor, and community leader. My thoughts and 
prayers are with his family.

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