[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 35 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE TO JAMES GHIGLIERI OF TOLUCA, ILLINOIS

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                            HON. RAY LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
constituent and friend James Ghiglieri of Toluca, Illinois. On March 5, 
2007, Jim will become chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of 
America, the Nation's largest community bank trade association. 
Community banks are locally operated financial institutions that 
empower employees to provide individualized customer service. These 
financial institutions serve as the backbone to communities across the 
country.
  As President of the Alpha Community Bank of Toluca, Jim carries on 
the Ghiglieri family commitment to community service that was started 
almost 100 years ago by his father and grandfather. Jim's outstanding 
dedication to community service is recognized throughout Central 
Illinois. Jim is highly regarded in his profession and extremely 
deserving of this honor. The 5,000 members of the Independent Community 
Bankers of America will be well represented with Jim as their 
spokesperson.
  I congratulate Jim on this appointment and thank him for his 
dedication and service to build financial security in our communities 
throughout the country.

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