[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
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                     RECOGNIZING MR. CRAIG BAZZANI

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2002

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time 
to recognize Mr. Craig Bazzani for his many years of continuing service 
to the 15th District of Illinois. A graduate of Illinois State 
University, Mr. Bazzani has shown exemplary dedication to my home 
state. Throughout his twenty-five year tenure at the University of 
Illinois, Mr. Bazzani has held several key positions that have enabled 
him to make immense contributions to the betterment of the institution. 
He played an important role in the design of a major debt-financing 
program, introduced the first University Financial Accounting System, 
developed the labor relations program, assisted the University in 
making major strides in the provision of multiple sources of energy for 
its buildings and facilities, and took the initiative to modernize all 
of the areas that reported to him. But what leaves an even more lasting 
impression is the deep devotion he has shown to his co-workers, 
inspiring in them the necessary confidence to complete the difficult 
tasks with which he has been entrusted. The University will surely miss 
Craig's incisive and effective style of administration, but joins me in 
wishing him the best of luck in his retirement and all of his future 
endeavors. We thank him for his many years of service to the 
University, knowing that only the most honorable of people could ever 
fill his shoes.

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