[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 74 (Thursday, May 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING ALDERMAN HELEN SHILLER

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Helen 
Shiller, Alderman of Chicago's 46th Ward. After 24 years of hard work 
and great service, she has decided to retire.
  As Alderman, Helen was very responsive to the community she 
represented and worked continually to improve life in the 46th Ward. 
She introduced recycling programs to residential and commercial high-
rises, helped foster economic and job growth, assisted senior citizens 
by placing CTA shelters near their buildings and simplified the 
application process for senior sewer rebates. She strived to make 
Chicago an easier place to live by creating affordable housing 
programs.
  Alderman Shiller welcomed the diversity that makes up the 46th Ward 
and worked hard to make sure all aspects of her constituency were 
represented in City Council. In 1990, she passed an anti-apartheid 
ordinance and in 1992, tripled the City's funding budget for those 
living with HIV/AIDS. Alderman Shiller believed the best way to govern 
was to listen, and by doing so she was able to fairly represent her 
residents.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize Alderman Helen Shiller 
for her 24 years of dedicated service to the 46th Ward of Chicago. I 
thank Alderman Shiller and wish her luck on all her future endeavors.

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