[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ABE SELMAN

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2002

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mr. Abe Selman, 
Niles Village Manager from my home state of Illinois, for his 
outstanding years of service to the community. Mr. Selman will be 
retiring from his position on May 1st, 2002. Mr. Selman has been a 
Niles resident since 1962 and has dedicated himself to the public 
sector, bettering the Niles community. He served as a village trustee 
for 17 years and resigned in 1989 to become the Village Manager.
  Mr. Selman worked nonstop to make Niles a community for all to enjoy 
and achieved this goal through his knowledge, experience, and most 
important of all, his passion for service. As Village Manager, he was a 
visionary. Mr. Selman was in charge of managing development of a 
Village-wide computer network project, starting from setting up a 
single computer to over 200 in the village. He was also responsible for 
the planning, financing, and construction of several municipal 
buildings that greatly improved the quality of life of many residents. 
His business savvy was felt through his efficient use of public funds 
and by reducing operating costs through improved business practices.
  Mr. Selman will be missed. His contributions to the community have 
been felt by all. Thank you Abe, for all you have done for the 
community.

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