[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DR. THOMAS MADDEN ON HIS RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF 
                LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210

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                           HON. JUDY BIGGERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. 
Thomas Madden on his retirement as Superintendent of Lemont Township 
High School District 210. Since 1970, Dr. Madden has given his 
extraordinary talents and leadership as an educator to the students, 
faculty, and parents served by Lemont District 210. He has served with 
great distinction, and I am proud to highlight his outstanding record 
of accomplishments.
  Under Dr. Madden's leadership, Lemont District 210 has witnessed 
dramatic growth and maintained an outstanding, quality education for 
students. Through his legislative initiatives and work with the 
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, Dr. Madden has 
helped to secure a ten-fold increase in federal impact aid--money that 
has gone to the direct benefit of his students and schools. He also has 
led the effort to secure $26 million in construction bonds, allowing 
Lemont District 210 to build new schools and facilities to accommodate 
significant increases in enrollment and staff.
  Dr. Madden is an active participant in all aspects of the community. 
He serves on several local and national boards, including the Lemont 
Chamber of Commerce, the Lemont Area Development Council, and the 
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools. Dr. Madden has 
helped to promote a community and region that is supportive of families 
and local business, making our part of Illinois one of the fastest 
growing suburban areas in the nation. Most importantly, Dr. Madden has 
helped to build an education system that ensures that today's students 
will meet the challenges of tomorrow's global economy.
  Dr. Madden embodies the values we as a nation applaud in our 
educators--commitment, quality, strength of character, and skill--and 
he serves as an excellent example to the students throughout the 13th 
Congressional District. I have valued his thoughts and advice on 
meeting the challenges of public education. I know that Lemont School 
District 210 is better for his leadership and I join with the students, 
faculty, and community in thanking him for his service and wishing him 
a happy and productive retirement.

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