[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO THOMAS S. HOUGH

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the outstanding 
work of Thomas S. Hough and his son Thomas W. Hough of Carrollton, IL 
for their role as longtime pillars of their community. The father and 
son team have worked together for years to create both a prosperous 
present and future for Carrollton Bank and the community it serves. 
When asked about his favorite part of his job the father stated, ``The 
customers become your friends, that's one of the best things about the 
business.''
  The father son team has always found time to be involved in the 
community. The father has served on the Carrollton Park Board, the 
Presbyterian church in Carrollton and the Thomas H. Boyd Memorial 
Hospital board, among others. The son is also actively involved with 
the community serving on the board for the District 1 Foundation which 
provides scholarships for local students as well as many other 
educational and civic groups. The residents of Carrollton and other 
communities throughout Illinois look forward to their continual 
dedication to community banking and the neighborhoods they serve.

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