[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E280-E281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PASTOR WILLIAM O'NEILL McCURDY, SR.

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                          HON. STEVEN HORSFORD

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 2026

  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of a remarkable community leader, devoted public servant, and proud son 
of Nevada, Pastor William O'Neill McCurdy, Sr.

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  Raised in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas, Pastor McCurdy was a 
proud product of the city he would dedicate his life to serving. He 
graduated from Valley High School and later attended Western Nevada 
College in Carson City.
  Pastor McCurdy's commitment to service began early and was rooted 
deeply in his faith. In 1978, he began serving as a pastor, guiding 
congregations with compassion, wisdom, and a steadfast commitment to 
uplifting those in need. Through his ministry, he counseled families, 
mentored young people, and helped countless members of the community 
find hope.
  Beyond the pulpit, Pastor McCurdy was deeply engaged in civic life. 
Over the years, he served on numerous boards and advisory bodies that 
helped shape Southern Nevada's growth and development. His leadership 
included service on the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Regional 
Transportation Commission, the board of Habitat for Humanity, the 
Mineral County Economic Advisory Committee, the City of Las Vegas 
Community Block Grant Advisory Board, and the Southern Nevada Regional 
Housing Authority Commission. Through these roles, he helped advance 
policies that expanded opportunity, strengthened neighborhoods, and 
supported working families throughout the region.
  Moreover, Pastor McCurdy was a respected strategist and 
communications professional. Through his work with McCurdy & McCurdy 
Media Group, he helped countless public servants share their vision and 
encouraged community members to engage in the democratic process. His 
work empowered new voices and helped build a more representative 
political system throughout the Silver State.
  Yet those who knew him best remember not only his professional 
accomplishments, but his generosity of spirit. Pastor McCurdy was 
devoted to his wife, Ms. Billy McCurdy, and was a proud father, 
grandfather, and great-grandfather. He also dedicated numerous years of 
service to the Church of God in Christ, Inc., as the First 
Administrative Assistant for Nevada's First Ecclesiastical 
Jurisdiction. He was a mentor, a teacher, and a steady voice of wisdom 
for many who sought his guidance. Pastor McCurdy believed that 
leadership meant showing up for your community through listening, 
advocating, and working every day to make life better for others.
  Mr. Speaker, Pastor McCurdy leaves behind a lasting imprint on the 
City of Las Vegas and the State of Nevada. His life reminds us that 
meaningful change often begins in community--with individuals who care 
deeply about their neighbors and are willing to dedicate themselves to 
public service. May we continue to honor his life and celebrate his 
legacy. I extend sincerest condolences for a life well lived.

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