[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 89 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
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                       HONORING PAUL T. McCARTHY

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                         HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2004

  Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, over 22 years ago, Paul T. McCarthy became the 
Village Manager of Glenview, IL, located in my Congressional District. 
Since that time, Mr. McCarthy has played the leading role in the 
development of one of suburban Chicago's most prosperous communities.
  Upon arriving in Glenview, Mr. McCarthy embarked upon an ambitious 
program to attract businesses and residents to the community. One of 
his first projects was to improve the bond rating of the Village as an 
incentive to investors and capital. Within 8 years, Glenview had 
achieved Moody's highest bond rating of AAA. It has maintained that 
rating ever since.
  With this strong financial foundation, Mr. McCarthy began to 
implement his vision for the Village. In 1990, he negotiated the Willow 
Road Corridor Agreement between Glenview and Northbrook. In 1997, he 
negotiated the purchase of the privately-owned water company, North 
Suburban Public Utilities. He also oversaw the closing of the Lutter/
Krohn landfill and its redevelopment as a golf course. These 3 
initiatives, along with numerous other projects, had tangible, 
beneficial affects upon Glenview residents and were the direct result 
of Mr. McCarthy's leadership and vision.
  Mr. McCarthy's biggest challenge was ahead of him. In the second or 
third round of military base closings, the massive Glenview Naval Air 
Station was shut down, opening up thousands of prime real estate acres 
for development. Mr. McCarthy led the development of this area with 
extraordinary success. The Glen, as the area is now known, has become a 
nationally recognized and award winning mixed use development, 
representing $1 billion in public and private investment.
  In his 22 years of service, Mr. McCarthy has led the Village of 
Glenview with tremendous foresight and success. When he entered city 
hall as Village Manager, Glenview had a budget of $15.4 million and 180 
employees. As Mr. McCarthy retires, the Glenview budget is $80.7 
million and the Village employs 320 individuals. Mr. McCarthy's 
leadership as Village Manager of Glenview, IL, is worthy of the highest 
commendation. I wish him and his wife much happiness in retirement. Mr. 
Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing this 
extraordinary individual.

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