[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E7]
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                RECOGNIZING THE CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 1998

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize the Channahon Park District in Channahon, Illinois for 
winning the 1997 National Gold Medal Award. This award acknowledges 
excellence in parks and recreation administration for agencies serving 
populations of less than 20,000.
  What makes this award special Mr. Speaker, is the fact that the 
judges for the National Gold Medal Award are park officials from 
throughout the nation who consider agency programs, quality of 
facilities, future planning and community involvement in selecting 
award winners. So as you can see Mr. Speaker, this is an award that is 
not only judged by peers in the field, but, by some of the most 
respected park administrators from around the country.
  The Channahon Park District has had a proud history of community 
service over the last 25 years. Growing out of a volunteer effort of 
local residents, the Channahon Park District and it's staff are a 
national model for excellence in recreation, environment, and community 
programs.
  The residents of Channahon and the entire Eleventh Congressional 
District have always enjoyed the fine programs and facilities 
maintained by Channahon Park District's award winning team. From board 
members and staff, right down to part time volunteers, the Channahon 
Park District team understands the meaning of community, and extends 
it's programs to every sector of the local population.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute the hard work of the men and women of the 
Channahon Park District, and I know I speak for all of the residents of 
the Village of Channahon when I say congratulations on winning this 
award and job well done.

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