[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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      TRIBUTE TO ROLLING MEADOWS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1993 HONOREES

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                          HON. PHILIP M. CRANE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 1994

  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor six very special 
business leaders in my district, who were recognized and honored on May 
5, 1994, by the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce for the leadership 
they have shown in their communities.
  Thomas Threlkeld of Retailers Insurance Agency was honored as the 
1993 Business Leader of the Year for his dedication, hard work, civic 
involvement, and leadership qualities. Having met personally with Tom, 
I can certainly attest to the qualities identified by the Rolling 
Meadows Chamber.
  Dennis York, director of Rolling Meadows Public Works Department, was 
honored as the 1993 Community Leader of the Year. The Rolling Meadows 
Chamber honored Dennis ``because he exemplifies the spirit of private 
enterprise in conducting operations of the city's public works 
department in a business-like manner for the benefit of the 
community.'' Dry pavements during snowstorms, Lake Michigan water, an 
improved recycling program, and bicycle paths are only a few of the 
achievements Dennis has accomplished during his 21 years with the city.
  Continental Offices, Ltd. and Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc. both were 
honored with the 1993 Business Beautification Award. A honorable 
mention was given to the Women's Club. The Continental Towers received 
a facelift which included new landscaping, lobbies, and canopies. 
Sterling Plumbing's new building was transformed into an elegant fine 
kitchen and bath plumbing showroom. The Women's Club expansion included 
a day spa with its own entrance to fortify the flourishing Meadows Town 
Mall.
  Gulliver's Travel was honored as Small Business of the year. Despite 
economic downturns, Gulliver's Travel doubled their size since Thomas 
R. Schedler's purchase of the agency in March 1992. His special 
attention to nonprofit organizations, honeymooners, business travelers, 
and others solidified this leadership in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the six business leaders of 
Rolling Meadows for their hard work and dedication. With their 
leadership, Rolling Meadows and the Eighth Congressional District of 
Illinois is a better place to live.

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