[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 96 (Thursday, June 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MAYOR PAUL BAUMUNK

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                          HON. PHILIP M. CRANE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the mayor of 
Lindenhurst, Illinois, Paul Baumunk, whose outstanding leadership and 
commitment to community service has significantly benefited the people 
of Lindenhurst.
  A longtime resident of Lindenhurst, Mayor Paul Baumunk served as a 
teacher in Lake County for 31 years, both with the Lake Forest High 
School and the College of Lake County Vocational Center. He also served 
as a member of the Lindenhurst Plan Commission and the Lindenhurst 
Lakes Commission. In addition, Paul somehow found the time to 
participate in the Chamber of Commerce, the Lindenhurst Men's Club, the 
Lyons Club and in VFW Post #4894.
  Although he has always been a devoted public servant, Paul has always 
held his family as a top priority. He and Joy, his wife of 32 years, 
originally settled in the community of Lindenhurst in 1977 to raise 
their son Philip and daughter Amy. Paul's retirement will allow him to 
spend more time with his family, something he will greatly cherish.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Mayor Paul Baumunk on his retirement after 12 
years of diligent service to the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois. Paul 
has been a valuable member of the community for which he cares so 
deeply, and his service will be greatly missed. I wish him the best of 
luck in future endeavors, and I know he will enjoy his retirement for 
many years to come.

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