[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 101 (Friday, July 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1428-E1429]
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                       RECOGNIZING LARRY D. HAAB

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 1998

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
constituent, Mr. Larry D. Haab, who will be retiring from the Illinova 
Corporation, a power company in my congressional district. He has 
honorably served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, 
and will resign from the latter post this summer after more than 25 
years of service. I wish him all the best during his retirement.
  Larry attended Millikin University in my district and earned his 
bachelor of science degree in 1959. He recognized that commitment to 
his career and Illinova was essential in the business world. Larry 
established his career in the early 1970's when he was appointed 
manager of data processing at Illinova. His superior service to the 
company resulted in his promotion to vice president two years later, 
and reelection in the subsequent years until he achieved the presidency 
in 1989. By 1991, Larry had achieved the offices of Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer. Larry recognized the potential of Illinova, and he 
wanted to expand it into larger and new markets. During his career, he 
helped in the growth of the corporation from a local utility to a 
nationwide business to an international operation.
  In addition, Larry devotes his energy to serving on dozens of boards 
and councils with dynamic leadership and integrity. He understands the 
importance of being involved and committed to the Decatur community. 
From the Illinois Energy Association and the Millikin University Alumni 
Board to the Decatur County Economic Development Foundation, Larry has 
maintained active involvement with business and community issues. He is 
married to Ann Haab, and has two daughters and a son.
  Mr. Speaker, please help me in recognizing Mr. Larry D. Haab for his 
dedication and commitment to Illinova and his community. As a member of 
the House Small Business Committee, it is a pleasure to witness 
businessmen

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such as Larry Haab succeed. I wish him the best during his retirement. 
He has been very successful with Illinova, and it has been a pleasure 
to represent him in the United States Congress.

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