[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               COMMENDATION OF ADDISON TOWNSHIP, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. HENRY J. HYDE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on March 27, my district office in Addison, 
Illinois was completely destroyed by a fire. Only a few cherished 
career mementos survived, and even then, they were severely damaged by 
heat, smoke and water. Thankfully, the early morning fire injured no 
one.
  After assessing our loss, my district staff's thoughts immediately 
turned to the citizens of my district. How could we continue to serve 
them locally without a roof over our heads or even something as simple 
as pen and paper?
  That's when many people and government entities in my district 
stepped forward to offer assistance. I would like to particularly 
commend Addison Township--whose offices also were destroyed by the 
fire--for making sure repairs to the office were completed accurately 
and on time. This vigilance helped my staff resume normal operations as 
quickly as possible.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Addison Township for 
unselfishly offering aid and comfort to my district staff in our hour 
of need. Paraphrasing the great movie, It's a Wonderful Life, I can 
only say that I am indeed the richest man in town with friends like 
these in Addison Township, Illinois.

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