[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
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 CONGRATULATING WANDA JENSEN FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AS STICKNEY 
                   TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEWOMAN

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2008

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Wanda Jensen as 
she retires from over 40 years of service as Stickney Township 
Democratic committeewoman. Throughout her tenure, Mrs. Jensen served 
her community commendably and I am pleased to recognize her for her 
long and admirable record of public service.
  A longtime resident of the Third District, Mrs. Jensen has 
demonstrated true community spirit with an unwavering devotion to 
serving the public. Her service to Stickney as a Democratic 
committeewoman since 1966 is but one example of her deep community 
involvement. A true pillar of the community, Wanda has served as a 
Stickney Township trustee for more than 30 years, all the while 
devoting extra time to organizations such as the Boy Scouts and the 
Girl Scouts.
  As a testament to her success at bringing the community together, 
Mrs. Jensen is the proud founder of a local fashion show that has been 
running for 41 years. Over time, this event has evolved into a popular 
community gathering that sells out every year.
  Amidst her many commendable contributions to the Third District, Mrs. 
Jensen raised 4 children and now enjoys the pleasure of a large family, 
which has grown to include 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Jensen is also a devoted member of St. Albert the Great Catholic 
Church.
  I rise today, Madam Speaker, to commend the dedication and service of 
Wanda Jensen as she retires from her post as Stickney Township 
Democratic committeewoman. I am proud to have in the Third District 
such an exemplary model of a devoted public servant. I deeply 
appreciate her service and wish her and her loved ones a wonderful 
celebration as they commemorate her many years of service.

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