[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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                     HONORING JOHN A. CANNING, JR.

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a friend, colleague 
and leader of Chicago's business community, John A. Canning, Jr.
  On February l, 2004, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan made an 
exemplary choice when he appointed John A. Canning, Jr. as a Director 
of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
  John A. Canning, Jr. is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 
Madison Dearborn Partners. Based in Chicago, Madison Dearborn Partners 
is one of the largest and most experienced private equity investment 
firms in the United States.
  Prior to co-founding Madison Dearborn Partners, John spent 24 years 
with First Chicago Corporation, most recently as Executive Vice 
President of The First National Bank of Chicago and President of First 
Chicago Venture Capital. Mr. Canning has more than a quarter century of 
experience in private equity investing.
  John's service to Chicago's business community is matched only by his 
commitment to Chicago's philanthropic community. He currently serves on 
the Boards of Directors of Jefferson Smurfit Group plc, Norfolk Tides 
Baseball Club, LaSalle National Bank, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 
and Children's Inner City Educational Fund.
  In addition, John lends his vast experience to the Boards of Trustees 
of The Big Shoulders Fund, The Chicago Community Trust, Denison 
University, Dublin City University Educational Trust, The Field Museum, 
and Northwestern University. A common thread among John's contributions 
and the goals of these organizations is their shared dedication to 
community service.
  Mr. Speaker, on the eve of his first board meeting, I want to wish 
John Canning continued success as he puts his vast knowledge and wide-
ranging expertise to work for the American people. The citizens of 
Chicago and indeed the country are fortunate to have him at the Federal 
Reserve Bank of Chicago.

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