[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1589-E1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE VILLAGE OF JUSTICE, ILLINOIS

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to salute the men and women 
of Justice, Illinois

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for their act of positive Americanism. Led by Mayor Mel VanAllen, Clerk 
Kathleen Svoboda, and my good and longtime friend Jeff Kranig, the 
village of Justice planned, organized, and presented a magnificent 
celebration of Americanism dedicated to our men and women fighting 
terrorism and defending our Nation and people around the world.
  This four-day long celebration included athletic events, cultural 
events, educational events, and culminated in a great parade and awards 
ceremony for the youth of the community. I was fortunate enough to be 
selected as parade marshal for this first annual Patriots weekend. I 
wish to thank the citizens of Justice for this great honor and express 
my sincere appreciation to them for all their hard work and dedication 
that brought this patriotic event to fruition. All residents of Justice 
should be very proud of their contribution to this unique and very 
special event.
  In closing, let me say my Tricorner hat is off and my trusty old 
colonial musket is raised in salute to the Mayor, the clerk, my old 
friend Jeff, and the residents of Justice, Illinois.

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