[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E974]
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          HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MAYOR NORM GRIMSLEY

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                       HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Norm 
Grimsley for his twenty-seven years of service as Mayor of Aroma Park 
and dedication to his family.
  Under Mayor Grimsley's tenure, the Village of Aroma Park added a 
sewer system, which has greatly improved the quality of life of village 
residents. He worked to encourage the growth of new businesses, which 
brought Aroma Park thousands of dollars in additional revenue each 
year. Mayor Grimsley showed strong leadership on transportation issues, 
as evident in Aroma Park's early support and participation in the River 
Valley Metro Bus System.
  Mayor Grimsley has enjoyed a forty-five year marriage to his wife 
Pam. He raised two successful children: Mike, a health manager and 
Carrie Grimsley-Jones, a professor of anatomy and physiology. He also 
has four grandchildren.
  Mayor Grimsley has performed decades of superb service for the 
residents of Aroma Park. I am confident that Aroma Park will continue 
to prosper under his leadership. He is an excellent role-model in many 
capacities including, community leader, spouse, father, and 
grandfather.

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