[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1282-E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING GERALD O. GUSTAFSON

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Gerald 
``Jerry'' Gustafson, a member of my staff. Next Friday, May 29th, is 
Jerry's last day as a Congressional Aide in our office. Jerry has been 
serving the people of the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois for 
many years.
  Jerry was born on the North West Side of the City of Chicago. His 
working experience spans from working in private industry as a 
personnel manager; a union representative at Central States Joint 
Board; and State of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. He has 
been working in the Fifth Congressional District Office having joined 
my predecessor Rahm Emanuel's staff in 2006.
  Jerry worked hard to develop close relationships with the many 
congressional liaisons and always knew the right person to contact for 
a constituent in need. Jerry always went above and beyond to provide 
assistance to those who were unable to access alternate means of 
assistance. He calmly dealt with many difficult circumstances.
  Jerry has been an extraordinary asset to my office as we've managed 
the transition process. It has been a lot of hard work, but that

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is nothing new to Jerry. Whether it was raising his two sons, Glenn and 
Kevin, with his wife, Barbara, working long hours, or volunteering in 
the community and the 32nd Ward Regular Democratic Organization, he has 
given his all every step of the way.
  Jerry's family has always been a priority in his life and the love 
and support they provide is the most important thing to him.
  I wish Jerry all the happiness in the future and thank him for his 
service to the people of Illinois' Fifth Congressional District.

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