[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E110]
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                  CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF ELGIN, IL

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                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 21, 1997

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for two reasons. First, to 
congratulate Money Magazine on its 25th anniversary, but also to 
commend the magazine for adopting the city of Elgin, IL and beginning a 
year-long project to enhance the personal-finance knowledge of the 
city's residents.
  Mr. Speaker, the city of Elgin, in my 14th District of Illinois, was 
chosen for this project because it is truly a microcosm of our Nation. 
A city with an industrial heritage that has seen a surge in suburban 
growth in recent years, Elgin is also home to several of the Nation's 
largest firms which have experienced strong export sales growth.
  In the coming year, Money Magazine, in conjunction with Elgin 
Community College, will provide free financial seminars for Elgin 
residents. In addition, a dozen Elgin families will be highlighted in a 
series of articles dealing with family financial concerns and 
innovative ways of addressing those concerns. The project kicks off on 
January 29, 1997 with a ceremony at Elgin High School, to be attended 
by former President and Mrs. George Bush.
  It is significant to note that while Money Magazine could have 
celebrated its 25th anniversary quietly, and without fanfare, the 
publisher and editors of the magazine have instead decided to mark this 
occasion by assisting this community and its residents with their 
financial planning. This action deserves our commendation and our 
thanks.
  Mr. Speaker, I also congratulate the city of Elgin, its citizens, and 
civic and business leaders, on its selection for this worthy project. 
Elgin is an outstanding community, and one I am proud to represent in 
this House.

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