[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 12, 1994]
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                      NAPERVILLE AND HAROLD MOSER

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                         HON. HARRIS W. FAWELL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, it is particularly appropriate, as the city 
of Naperville, IL, moves beyond the 100,000 population mark, to examine 
the dynamics that converted this drowsy farm and college town of 9,000 
into a thriving super suburb which retains its small town charm. First, 
there was the Burlington Railroad which, in the early 1950's, moved its 
suburban terminal to the west, from Downers Grove to Aurora. Second, 
and more important to Naperville, there was Harold Moser, proprietor of 
a local lumber business, who recognized that with vastly improved 
suburban train service, the potential future of Naperville was as 
bright as if it had been lifted into a bountiful new land.
  And so, in late 1954, the plat for Moser Highlands No. 1 was 
recorded, Harold Moser's first development in the community's vital new 
era. This was the first of many subsequent new developments, all of 
which reflected his resolute commitment to the highest standards of 
design and planning. Other developers later joined in, but all followed 
the Harold Moser standards of excellence in providing the amenities 
which convey to the new resident a pride of ownership and a sense of 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, there is much more to Harold Moser than the gift of 
vision and keen business acumen. All through the years, he has involved 
himself personally and diligently in a wide range of community 
activities, so that his neighbors have always known that he was one of 
them, and that their vital interests were of serious concern to him.
  At this time, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in taking 
note of Harold Moser's approaching retirement by joining me in 
congratulating him for his many past accomplishments, wishing him a 
retirement that exceeds his greatest expectation, and extending our own 
salute and say, ``Thank You, Mr. Naperville!''

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