[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 106 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
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     RECOGNIZING MADELEINE JARAS, ELMHURST, IL ``MAYOR FOR A DAY''

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 15, 2011

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an aspiring 
leader from my Congressional District, Madeleine Jaras. Madeleine's 
essay was recently selected as the winner of the City of Elmhurst's 
``Mayor for a Day'' competition. On behalf of this Congressional body, 
I welcome Madeleine and her family to our nation's capital.
   The text of Madeleine's essay reads as follows: ``If I were Mayor of 
Elmhurst, I would demonstrate my Trustworthiness to the citizens of 
Elmhurst by following through with my promises, being honest, being 
reliable, being loyal, being dependable, and having the courage to do 
the right thing, not always the easy thing. All these things are hard 
sometimes, but if I were Mayor, I would try my hardest to make the 
citizens safe, happy, and help the city of Elmhurst blossom into an 
even greater community than the past leaders have made it.''
   Even in her youth, Madeleine recognizes that in light of today's 
critical debates, tough decisions need to be made with great integrity. 
Madeleine's virtuous beliefs should serve as a reminder to all citizens 
and leaders that we should be courteous of others, and that honesty is 
of utmost importance. Her positive outlook is exemplary of her 
outstanding character.
   Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Madeleine Jaras is a 
promising young leader, full of modesty and confidence. It is truly a 
privilege to serve as her Representative. Please join me in honoring 
Madeleine's spirit and wishing her all the best in her future 
endeavors.

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