[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
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COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS 
                        AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION

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                       HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 108th Congress 
of the United States of America, I write to congratulate and 
commemorate the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) 
on its 25th Anniversary.
  For the past quarter of a century, the SSMMA has provided leadership 
to protect and enhance the health, security, education and welfare of 
its people, and the vision to promote and ensure social and economic 
justice for more than 650,000 people in more than 40 municipalities in 
Chicago's South Suburban area.
  The SSMMA also has served as a tireless proponent of fairness, 
opportunity and prosperity for the Chicago Southland for 25 years; and 
has spoken in a common voice--and with common sense--to further the 
quality of life in these communities.
  Moreover, the SSMMA has served as a clearinghouse for elected 
officials from local, county, state and federal governments to work in 
harmony to improve housing, public safety, transportation, the 
environment, economic development, public works, technology and 
municipal management in its member communities.
  So, in recognition of the Association's dedication and advocacy for 
the common good, the 108th Congress of the United States hereby 
applauds and congratulates the South Suburban Mayors and Managers 
Association for 25 years of successful public service and coalition 
building in the community.

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