The multitude of local organizations and causes to which Bill Hirsch always gave unstinting support will miss his compassion. his charity. and his humane touch and direction. And lastly. the Republican party will be bereft of a name on the ballots that proved to be the top votegetter in election after election. Perhaps then a real measure of the value of Bill Hirsch as a votepulling candidate will be felt by the party whose upper crust has always treated this humble refugee from Canton Street in a cavalier manner. and not as one of Its most popular elected representatives. The only beneficiary when Bill Hirsch steps down. really. will be Bill himself. The Increasing years. the pressures of office. and the profound grief he has borne since the death of his beloved wife.