[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 75 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E897]
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                    TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL HUGHES

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 1996

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory 
of a man of outstanding public service from my district who recently 
passed away--Mr. Bill Hughes, director of the Pleasantdale Park 
District.
  Mr. Hughes, who battled colon cancer for 10 months, served the 
district for 5\1/2\ years. His tenure saw explosive growth in both the 
communities Pleasantdale served and programs the district offered.
  Perhaps Mr. Hughes' greatest achievement was helping to guide the 
development of Flagg Creek Golf Course, a premiere 9-hole course, in 
conjunction with the city of Countryside.
  Countryside Mayor Carl LeGant, who worked closely with Mr. Hughes 
said of his passing: ``It's sad. He was a good person to work with. He 
will be missed.''
  Mr. Speaker, I join Mayor LeGant in mourning the loss of this 
community leader, and extend to Mr. Hughes' family my condolences.

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