[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
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                HONORING CYRIL LAMBERT ON HIS RETIRMENT

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2001

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
exceptional leader in the Third Congressional District of Illinois. I 
would like to honor Cyril ``Barry'' Lambert on his retirement from the 
Village of Summit's Board of Trustees and salute his many years as a 
dedicated Village Trustee. He is retiring from service to the Village 
on May 7, 2001, which also happens to be his 74th birthday.
  Barry started his career as Village Trustee over 33 years ago, and is 
the longest serving elected official in the Village of Summit's 
history. During his political career he has taken an active role in the 
community and has chaired many committees, including the Police and 
Fire Committee, the Community Development Committee and the Street and 
Sanitation Committee.
  Mr. Lambert is a veteran of World War 11, and served in the United 
States Navy. He is a member of the V.F.W. Post 6863, and the American 
Legion Post 735. He is active at St. Joseph's Church in Summit, and 
participates in the Holy Name Society there. He is also a member of the 
Summit Senior Citizens.
  Barry is well regarded in the community for his personable character, 
honesty and integrity. He and his wife, Mary, are the parents of 
Evelyn, Donna, Barry, Mary Beth and Nancy, grandparents to Christopher, 
Nicole, Rose and Sarah, and great-grandparents to Christopher.
  Mr. Speaker, as Barry leaves behind a long and rich history at the 
Village of Summit's Board of Trustees, I would ask that my colleagues 
join me in honoring this great man.

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