[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
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   TO HONOR JOHN M. GILLIS, RECIPIENT OF THE HENRY W. BOSWORTH, JR. 
                       MEMORIAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished and 
revered public servant of Quincy, Massachusetts, Mr. John M. Gillis. 
John has served as a Norfolk County commissioner since 1992, but has 
been an active member of the Massachusetts community for many decades.
  A lifelong resident of the Quincy area, John attended Adams 
Elementary School, Quincy Point Junior High School, and Quincy High 
School. Motivated by service to his country, he enlisted in the Marines 
during World War II and fought bravely in the Battle of Saipan. John 
then enrolled at Northeastern University and received his accounting 
degree in 1953.
  John's exemplary background in public service spans from his 
dedication as a Quincy firefighter stationed at Central Headquarters 
following World War II to his post as City Clerk in Quincy. Of his 
nearly four decades as clerk, John asserts they were his best in city 
government because he was able to champion the ``little guy.''
  In recognition of his commitment to the common good, John will be the 
honored recipient of the Henry W. Bosworth Jr. Memorial Citizenship 
Award-- aptly named in memory of Quincy Sun founder Henry Bosworth, 
John's long-time friend--on March 27th. I extend to John my most 
heartfelt congratulations, and I urge my constituents and all Americans 
to follow his example of service and leadership.

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