[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     COMMENDING LT. COL. ALAN KRUSE

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 1995
  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commend Lt. Col. Alan Kruse for all his help with plans to redevelop 
the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant. Colonel Kruse very capably served as 
the commander of the JAAP, and has dedicated much time and effort to 
supporting plans to productively utilize this expansive area.
  Colonel Kruse was involved with the Citizens Planning Commission that 
endorsed a plan to use much of the land for conservation and 
recreation, as well as a veterans cemetery, two areas for economic 
development, and a county landfill.
  This plan has developed into legislation that is very close to 
passing both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Without the 
help of Colonel Kruse, seeing this project become a reality may not 
have been possible. It is so encouraging to have such aggressive, and 
dedicated people such as Al Kruse working toward this goal.
  I extend my sincere thanks and best wishes to Lt. Col. Alan Kruse. He 
will be missed in Joliet; and we would love to have him back soon to 
visit the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, and the Joliet National 
Cemetery.


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