[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 75 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING ALDERMAN EUGENE SCHULTER

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of Eugene 
Schulter, Alderman of Chicago's 47th Ward. Alderman Schulter retired 
this year, and his dedication to his ward and the City of Chicago will 
be missed.
  As Alderman for thirty-six years, Gene's accomplishments and 
contributions to Chicago were numerous and helped make Chicago the 
world class city it is today. He was a great policymaker, but he also 
understood the importance of focusing on his constituents' needs by 
keeping the neighborhoods safe and improving community schools. Gene 
was committed to making the 47th Ward family-friendly, and he did so by 
creating after-school programs, building parks and playlots, and 
sponsoring concerts, festivals and farmer's markets. Additionally, he 
helped foster small businesses and economic growth.
  Another one of Alderman Schulter's achievements was affordable 
housing programs to keep longtime residents in the ward. Along with the 
Community Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (C-PAN) program, 
Alderman Schulter developed the Northcenter Senior Campus (NSC), which 
provides hundreds of rental condominiums for constituents above the age 
of fifty-five. He wanted to make sure every resident was happy with 
their neighborhood.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Alderman Eugene Schulter of 
the 47th Ward of Chicago. Thank you Alderman Schulter for truly 
providing a community that Chicagoans are proud to call ``home.'' I 
wish him, his wife Rosemary, and his children Monica and Phillip all 
the best on their future endeavors.

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