[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 2 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
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      HONORING JOHN CASE, CHAIRMAN OF THE PACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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                           HON. JUDY BIGGERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 2007

  Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank John Case for his 
eight years of service as Chairman of the Pace Board of Directors. 
Under John's leadership, numerous improvements were instituted to North 
America's 6th largest bus system, resulting in better service for 
millions of Americans living in the Chicagoland area.
  It is no surprise that John was chosen to serve as Chairman of the 
Board--he has a long history of serving his community and nation. As a 
retired United States Air Force Major with twenty years of service, 
including in the third bomber wing during the Korean War, he brought 
many valuable skills to his role as Chairman. His experience is evident 
in the many improvements he instituted. These include developing Board 
Committees to handle specific decision areas, implementing use of 
biodiesel in the Pace bus fleet, doubling the size of Pace's vanpool 
program, ensuring that retirement funds are being adequately funded, 
and implementation of the Intelligent Bus System, which provides real-
time information on bus locations, ridership and on-time performance.
  John is a dedicated public servant. For more than forty years, he has 
served his community in many public roles. He began his public career 
in Lisle Township--located in the 13th District of Illinois, which I 
represent--and, since then, has held the position of Township Trustee 
and Supervisor for Lisle Township. In Dupage County, in which Lisle 
Township resides, he has served as a DuPage County Board Member, County 
Board Chairman, and Forest Preserve President.
  Once again, I would like to congratulate and thank John Case on his 
eight successful years as Chairman of the Pace Board of Directors and 
for all he has done for his community.

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