[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
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             A TRIBUTE TO RON WOHLWEND UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 1999

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ron Wohlwend of 
Morris, Illinois, as he retires from his duties as President of the 
Grundy County National Bank.
  In 1981, Mr. Wohlwend was elected as President of the Grundy County 
National Bank and has maintained that position for 18 years. Mr. 
Wohlwend joined the Bank in 1966 where he began his career. His 
integral role in the Bank's activity has contributed to its reputation 
in the community.
  Mr. Wohlwend has served the banking industry well. He has been a 
member of the American Bankers Association's Community Banker's 
Council, the Illinois Bankers Association's Board of Directors and 
Executive Committee. Mr. Wohlwend also was the Chairman of the 
Association's Federal Legislative Committee and chaired the Banker's 
Advisory Committee at the Graduate School of Banking at the University 
of Wisconsin.
  Outside of the banking industry, Mr. Wohlwend has been a pillar of 
the city of Morris and Grundy County communities. Among the 
organizations Mr. Wohlwend has served are the Grundy County United Fund 
and the Morris Cemetery Association. He was President of the Grundy 
County Chamber of Commerce and served as Treasurer of Morris Community 
High School District #101, Saratoga Grade School District #60C, the 
Grundy Area Vocational Center, the Morris Cemetery Association, and the 
Grundy Economic Development Council. He is currently a member of the 
Grundy County Farm Bureau and serves on the Board of Directors of 
Illinois Valley Industries, the Morris Hospital Foundation, the Morris 
Downtown Development Partnership, Breaking Away, and the Joliet Junior 
College Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fitting and appropriate to honor the 
achievements and years of service of Mr. Wohlwend. I wish Mr. 
Wohlwend's wife Jackie; his children Mary, Laura, and David; and his 
grandchildren Reilly and Taylor good will in the future. Also, I wish 
Mr. Wohlwend continued success with any future endeavors and hope he 
continues his leadership roles in the Morris and Grundy County 
communities.

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