Wisconsin State Assembly Honors Oshkosh's Own - Bill Van Lieshout Receives Hometown Hero Award

Madison - The Wisconsin State Assembly presented Bill Van Lieshout with the Hometown Hero Award.

Bill was accompanied by his wife, Sandy, daughter Margie, and numerous family and friends. Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) nominated Bill for this award and presented it to him after he introduced him before the State Assembly. Mr. Van Lieshout then addressed the Assembly about his career, the importance of education, and how fortunate he felt to be raised in Wisconsin .

Recipients of this award are individuals who make a significant impact in their communities and in the lives of those around them.

“I am proud to present the Hometown Hero award to Bill Van Lieshout:, said Rep. Hintz. “Bill’s lifetime of teaching and coaching in our community is worthy of this recognition. Bill is a modest man, but he deserves this recognition. It was a pleasure to meet his family and friends and see first-hand what a wonderful role-model he is”.

Bill Van Lieshout’s passion for education, athletics and coaching has positively influenced countless youth of Oshkosh . He has worked for the Oshkosh Area School District for over 31 years and instilled our youth his strong work ethic and a selfless nature. Bill has had a remarkable career receiving numerous athletic and teaching achievements. But what he has given to his community as a leader is what makes Bill stand out as a Hometown Hero.

The footage of the presentation and Bill Van Lieshout’s speech will be posted soon on http://www.wiseye.org/.