[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO WAYNE DOEDE

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to congratulate Wayne Doede 
as the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce's 1996 Citizen of the Year.
  Mr. Doede is a long-time resident and small business owner in New 
Lenox whose contributions to the community have been greatly 
appreciated by the residents.
  As the owner of Doede Nursery & Garden Center, Mr. Doede has been 
very active with the Chamber of Commerce. He has chaired the Chamber's 
Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Decorating event for 14 years, and has 
served on the Economic Development Committee. Retail Committee 
Chairman, Citizens of the Year Decorating Committee and has chaired the 
Candidates Forum for 10 years.
  As a well-respected member of the community, Mr. Doede has also been 
named the ``Rookie of the Year'' 1981-1982 for the Lions Club, he was 
chairman of the United Methodist Men for 12 years and been active in 
the church's youth group organizing several events.
  Mr. Doede and his wife Donna have been married for 30 years and have 
three children.
  Many of his friends describe Wayne as hard-working, a person with a 
vision and a good person who is fun to be around. However, it is his 
commitment to family, church, and community earns him the Chamber's 
Citizen of the Year award.
  Congratulations Wayne on this wonderful award. You are deserving and 
I thank you for your dedication and devotion to your community, 
neighbors, friends and family.

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