[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 156 (Friday, October 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JON J. FEY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 2003

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jon Fey for his 27 
years of dedication to the community of Berwyn, Illinois, located in my 
District on the southwest side of Chicago. Mr. Fey will be presented 
with the Berwyn Development Corporation's 2003 ``Charles E. Piper 
Award'' at a distinguished ceremony on November 8, 2003.
  I am honored to pay tribute to Jon for his dedication and years of 
service to building a better Berwyn. He is the founder and owner of SWF 
Products, a national promotional products business on Ogden Avenue in 
Berwyn. Jon graduated from Miami University, Ohio, earning a degree in 
Business Administration, and since has joined his family in generations 
of successful entrepreneurs.
  Jon Fey is the current president of the Berwyn Development 
Corporation, a charitable and educational nonprofit organization that 
has enhanced the community for twenty years. I salute him for his 
active involvement in the community and commend the BDC as it 
celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Jon Fey and the BDC are 
dedicated to improving the overall business climate in the City of 
Berwyn. Presently, Jon is responsible for the creation of the New 
Business Taskforce within the BDC, generating business contacts and 
interest in local opportunities. Past accomplishments also include 
sitting on the board for two terms, participating over the years as 
Treasurer, serving as a member and chairman of the organization's Ogden 
Avenue/South Berwyn Depot District TIF Advisory Commission, and as a 
member of the Commercial Load Committee.
  The commitment and energy given by Jon Fey to his community have been 
an inspiration to many individuals. Since 1990, he has contributed 
valuable time and effort as president of the Berwyn Preservation of 
Historic Route 66. Jon continues his involvement and support of the 
annual Berwyn Historic Route 66 Car Show Committee, which promotes the 
Ogden Avenue business district in Berwyn and draws thousands of vintage 
car enthusiasts to the area.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Jon Fey on 
his achievements and wish Jon many years of future success.

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