[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  THANK YOU LESTER McFADDEN FOR 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE 
                    FRANKLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 7, 1995
  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Lester 
McFadden, a constituent and friend who is stepping down as a Democratic 
precinct committeeman in Benton, IL, after 35 years of dedicated 
service. In 1970 Lester officially entered the political ring when he 
became a committeeman and was elected Benton's town clerk.
  Lester was born on February 15, 1911, in Logan, IL, and has lived his 
entire life in Franklin County. He worked 25 years as a carpenter 
before working more than 20 additional years in the coal industry of 
southern Illinois. He did all this while balancing the responsibilities 
of being a husband, devoted father of four, and a committeeman. Being a 
precinct committeeman is hard work, but Lester is no stranger to 
rolling up his sleeves and digging in to whatever challenge faces him.
  Lester is a person that believes in the value of community 
involvement and always makes time for his neighbors. For approximately 
15 years he coached Little League Baseball in Benton, he is a member of 
the West City Church of God, the Masonic Lodge, and the Shrine. He has 
a tough schedule, but always manages to make time for the people of 
Franklin County.
  I have always known Lester to be a hard-working, dedicated, and 
honest individual. He has always been a trusted and a valued friend and 
it is with great sadness that I see him step down as precinct 
committeeman. While Lester may be leaving his role as committeeman I am 
sure he will continue to be active in Franklin County politics. I wish 
him all the best as he enters this new stage of life and I am honored 
to represent this distinguished gentleman in Congress.


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