(Juneau) - Members of the House of Representatives Bush Caucus have recognized Representative Bill Williams (R-Saxman), as their Bush Legislator of the Year.

Representative Williams has served for twelve years in the Alaska House of Representatives. For the past four years he has served as Co-chair of the House Finance Committee where he has worked tirelessly in support of Bush priorities.

His colleagues commend his open leadership style and his willingness to work in a bipartisan manner to merge together differing Bush philosophies and other broad statewide concerns to address the diverse social and economic needs of the state.

Representative Mary Kapsner (D-Bethel), Chair of the House Bush Caucus, said the Caucus recognizes, "The Bush is fortunate to have someone with Representative Williams' abilities and understanding of statewide rural needs in a key House leadership position."

Representative Richard Foster (R-Nome), said, "Representative Williams is more than just a leader, he has been a dear friend to all of us."

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