[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO BILL LAYTON

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bill Layton, 
a devoted father, a sharp political mind, and a respected leader in New 
Jersey Republican politics.
  Having served as a strategist before coming to Congress, I understand 
firsthand how demanding yet rewarding the work was that Bill dedicated 
his life to.
  Bill wasn't just effective. He was principled. He believed in earning 
trust, building coalitions, and doing the hard work behind the scenes 
that helps good people win and serve their communities well. He shaped 
a generation of leaders in south Jersey, and he did it with a 
steadiness and clarity that many of us, as politicians, aspire to.
  Furthermore, I am proud to have his son, Will, now serving in my 
office as part of my legislative team.
  Will carries his father's same intellect and quiet strength. It is a 
daily reminder of the example Bill set, not just the politics, but in 
being a true mentor for anyone who actually is paying attention.
  To the Layton family: Bill's legacy lives on in the work being done 
today in New Jersey, in this Chamber, and beyond.

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