Read what people are saying about Bill Hirsh and his impact on people with HIV/AIDS, the community and the world:
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“Your generosity and service have improved numerous lives, and I commend you for your deep concern for persons with HIV/AIDS.”
- President Bill Clinton
“Thank you for your commitment and service. The rest of our country has learned from your example.”
- Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi / House Democratic Leader
“You’re doing God’s work.”
- Tom Ammiano
"Bill is one of the sweetest, most caring, compassionate gentlemen I am privileged to know."
- Jo Aranda
“Over the past 28 years of both our friendship and professional association, Bill’s commitment to social justice and to the communities he supports remains unparalleled.”
- Brian Cheu / Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
“Bill’s caring and compassion shows and has made a difference in thousands of lives, literally changing the stories for people who had nowhere else to turn.”
- Stephanie Choy
“Bill is one of those people you meet in your life that you just know will impact you. He is generous. Authentic. Genuine. Fierce. Passionate. And absolutely the kindest person I know.”
- Martina I. Cucullu Lim / Eviction Defense Collaborative
“Bill is a man with vision, perseverance and just an all-around nice guy."
- Judge Gail Dekreon / Superior Court for the State of California
“To the Executive Director that the rest of us aspired to be: Congratulations on 20 years, Bill. You are a rock and a Rockstar in the community.”
- Beth Feingold
“I believe ALRP is one of the most resilient and best-run organizations that I’ve personally admired and continually supported.”
- Marc Hettinger
"Outstanding leadership from Bill through some very difficult years!"
- Guy Kornblum / Guy Kornblum & Associates
“I congratulate you and thank you for all you do.”
- Mark Leno
“Thank you for educating a young attorney about the history of SF lawyers in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and most important, how to continue to help!”
- Laura Maechtlen / Seyfarth Shaw LLP
"Bill is what makes ALRP a family - a family of fierce advocates. Everyone who has been lucky enough to call him 'boss'
gas been given a lifelong gift. (Along with many 'free lunches on ALRP.')"
- Sara Malan
"Bill who...?"
- Jim McBride
“Simply the best.”
- Brian McDonald / Jones Day
“A steady guide with a huge heart”
- Ayako Miyashita Ochoa
“Bill brought me into the ALRP family, presented me with my proudest professional achievement, and embraced me during personally painful times.
Thank you, I love you - viva Bill!”
- Emily Nugent
“The client and legal communities owe a debt of gratitude to the amazing Bill Hirsh.”
- Ora Prochovnick / JFKU Housing Advocacy Clinic
“In a word - Outside, where Bill’s “inside” voice works best.”
- Michelle Roberts / Kantor & Kantor LLP
“All of us at Golden Gate are inspired by ALRP’s professionalism, and by Bill and the entire staff’s boundless compassion for their clients.”
- Susan Rutberg, / Golden Gate University School of Law
“Bill Hirsh – a voice of calm determination in a sea of instability.”
- Donna Sachet / Community Icon
"Always the advocate & ever the gentleman - a true hero."
- Chip Supanich / Shanti Board of Directors
“ALRP’s sound financial management and dynamic fundraising efforts have provided a solid foundation allowing it to maintain services even in these pessimistic economic times.
- Denise Teraoka / State Bar of California, Legal Services Trust Fund
“Inspiring leader, tireless advocate, wonderful human being: thank you Bill!”
- Stephen Tollafield & Eric Anderson
“When Bill asks me to do something for ALRP, I can never say no because I know how hard Bill works to make sure ALRP can help as many people living with HIV as possible.”
- David Tsai / Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
“Bill is an absolute lifeline for tenants - and specifically, tenants living with HIV - when it matters most.
Bill is a San Francisco Treasure.”
- Scott Wiener / California State Senator
“In appreciation of Bill’s 20 years of tireless advocacy and leadership”
- Nancy Wiltsek & the Board & Staff of van Loben Sels/RembeRock Foundation
“Indefatigable!”
- Jim Wood
