[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H6097-H6098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ``BILL'' LONG

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate William 
``Bill'' Long on his retirement from MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers 
Association.
  As the Representative for Michigan's Fourth Congressional District, 
home to many of those hardworking MEMA members, I can attest to the 
lasting impact of Bill's leadership as president and CEO.
  Bill Long has spent more than 40 years in the automotive and parts 
industry. Prior to joining MEMA in 2012, he held executive roles at 
Echlin Inc., Dana Incorporated, and Proliance International.
  Appointed CEO in 2019, Bill helped redefine MEMA's mission: uniting 
vehicle aftermarket and original equipment suppliers, and positioning 
the association as a strong, unified voice during a period of major 
industrial transformation.

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  Bill's commitment and collaboration are evident in the partnerships 
he has built with automakers, technology leaders, research 
institutions, and government agencies and representatives.
  Over the years, Bill has served on numerous boards and earned 
widespread recognition. He remains a respected figure in motorsports, 
including leadership roles with NASCAR and IndyCar. He currently serves 
on the boards of the Automotive Hall of Fame and the Center for 
Automotive Research in Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring his distinguished career. I 
wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.

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