[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1730-E1731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING NANCY J. SCHILLING

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 1998

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring

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Nancy J. Schilling, a dedicated civil servant in Evansville, Illinois, 
in my Congressional district.
  Nancy serves as the City Clerk for the Village of Evansville and as 
the Randolph County Civil Defense Director. While her husband, Danny 
and two children, Roxie and Ryan have always known what a great wife 
and mother they have, Evansville has been equally blessed in benefiting 
from Nancy's dedication to her community.
  During the flood of 1993, the citizens of Evansville realized just 
how fortunate they were to have Nancy Schilling as their City Clerk. At 
a time when Evansville was under great strain facing the damage from 
the flood, she became the organizing force in re-building the 
community. Nancy coordinated efforts with the National Guard, Army 
Guard and Coast Guard to assist in a rapid response flood relief plan. 
She was also instrumental in securing state and federal grant money to 
provide critical additional support for Southern Illinois.
  What is most notable about Nancy Schilling is her willingness to meet 
any challenge presented to her with a friendly smile and determined 
spirit. Nancy Schilling recently recognized her as their Citizen of the 
Year. I commend Nancy for this well deserved tribute, honoring her 
integrity, compassion and outstanding commitment to Evansville.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Nancy 
Schilling for the fine example she has set for us all.

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