Washington, D.C. – Representative David Price (NC-04) issued the following statement upon learning of the death of former University of North Carolina System President William Friday.

"Lisa and I share the community's profound sense of loss and sadness with the passing of our friend Bill Friday. We extend our condolences and good wishes to Ida, Bill's wife, and to all of their loved ones.

"Bill Friday was a North Carolina treasure. He led by inspiration and example—with dignity, compassion and humility—through over five decades of public service. His legacy is a stronger state with a superb university system, a richer public life, a more vibrant culture and a diverse and resilient economy. Bill was instrumental in giving the gift of education to hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians—citizens who went out and served our state and nation in countless ways. As a product of the University of North Carolina, I too owe him my gratitude for an educational experience that broadened my horizons and set me on my life's course. Bill continued his work for decades in what no one could really call 'retirement' with his public television show, North Carolina People. Like many North Carolinians, Lisa and I looked forward to inviting him into our home every week to see where he and his guests would lead us. In this and many other ways, we will treasure his memory and miss him greatly."

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