[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BRUCE HUOT

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and 
dedication of Bruce Huot who retired after 34 years of service in 
Kankakee County Government on June 1, 1998. Bruce was first elected to 
the Kankakee County Board in 1964. He most recently served as Kankakee 
County Board Chairman.
  Bruce says his most significant accomplishments during his service as 
Board Chairman include the plans for a non-taxing mass transit 
district, the establishment of a county hearing officer and county 
Public Safety Committee, the revision of the procedure for revolving 
loan funds, the comprehensive mobile home parks study, and the 
establishment of a new Kankakee County Housing Authority board of 
commissioners. He also believes the strong teamwork displayed among 
county municipalities has played an important role in many projects.
  Bruce and his wife, Patricia, are the proud parents of three children 
and the proud grandparents of 7 children. Bruce is the son of Beatrice 
Huot and the late Marvin Huot. He is a graduate of St. Patrick's High 
School in Kankakee, Illinois and the University of Notre Dame.
  Even while maintaining a busy career, Bruce always gave of himself to 
many community activities which include the Heart Association, the 
United Way, the Kiwanis, the Elks, St. Martin of Tours Parish Council, 
and the University of Notre Dame Alumni Senate. He has also served the 
county in the capacity of the Charter President of Kankakee County 
Board of Health, of the Past Chair Kankakee Regional Planning 
Commission, of the Kankakee County Economic Development Council, Past 
President of Bishop McNamara High School Board, and the City of 
Kankakee Planning Commission.
  Bruce Huot's commitment and impact on his community is not only 
deserving of congressional recognition, but should serve as a model for 
others to follow.
  At a time when our nation's leaders are asking the people of this 
country to make serving their community a core value of citizenship, 
honoring Bruce Huot is both timely and appropriate.
  I urge this body to identify and recognize others in their 
congressional districts whose actions have so greatly benefited and 
enlightened America's communities.

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