President Bill Clinton, in an August 13, 2009 letter to Bill Loiry, wrote, "I'm writing to thank you for standing by our side as we work to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. I want to make sure you know how important you are to strengthening my Foundation's ability to serve more families and communities here in the U.S. and across the globe. Thank you for partnering with us to bring hope to more people around the world. None of our progress would be possible without you."
Michael T. Eckhart, President of the American Council On Renewable Energy, in an August 10, 2009 letter to Bill Loiry, wrote, "You have distinguished yourself by the quality of your work and the impact you are having on the success of renewable energy in the United States and around the world. ACORE thanks you for your service to this great cause. "
After the fourth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in 2008, President Bill Clinton wrote to Bill Loiry, "I want to thank you for attending this year and for your invaluable contributions to its success. Since 2005, CGI's Annual Meetings have brought together more than 100 current and former heads of state, hundreds of leading global CEOs, heads of foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective non-governmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made nearly 1,200 commitments valued at $46 billion. These commitments have already impacted more than 200 million lives in 150 countries. Commitments made at the 2008 Annual Meeting are expected to impact almost 160 million people. I am profoundly grateful for your continuing efforts to build a brighter future for us all."
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Equity International President Bill Loiry organized four major conferences on the reconstruction and economic development of the U.S. Gulf Coast. Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana stated, "Thank you, Bill Loiry. Equity International's decision to host this Reconstruction Summit is much appreciated."
Since 1998, Loiry has organized numerous conferences, trade shows, and Congressional roundtables on homeland and global security. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge keynoted The 2004 Homeland and Global Security Summit and stated, "Bill Loiry has provided this important opportunity to continue the critical dialogue on homeland security - thank you, Bill, for your vision and perseverance to bring us all together."
Following The 2006 Homeland and Global Security Summit, U.S. Army Major General Bruce Davis, Commander of the Joint Task Force Civil Support, wrote Bill Loiry, "Thank you for your gracious invitation to speak at the Homeland & Global Security Summit. It was a great opportunity for professionals from the various organizations to come together and discuss potential issues pertaining to, preparing for, and reacting to a CBRN incident. Your management team were true professionals."
Since 1996, Bill Loiry has organized numerous conferences facilitating post-disaster reconstruction worldwide. In 2000, President Vojislav Kostunica of Yugoslavia stated, "Thank you very much for the organization of the Yugoslavia Reconstruction Conference in Washington and for the good will of Equity International to bring together American business people willing to aid the democratic processes in the country and boost its economic development."