[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
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                        REMEMBERING JOHN FALLON

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2012

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor the life 
of John Fallon. John Fallon, whose integrity, love of politics and 
trusting eyes guided him through a successful career in the Cook County 
Assessor's Office, passed away on January 11, 2012, after heroically 
battling cancer since 2004.
  John battled cancer on three different occasions since 2004, but 
refused to give up his fight for life. He once said he considered 
cancer to be a ``blessing because you appreciate everything so much 
more.'' His life was never defined by his illness, but rather by his 
commitment to his family, his skillful baking, his love of the bagpipes 
and his dedication to politics.
  John never let cancer get in the way of living every moment of his 
life to the fullest. He participated in Chicago's Polar Plunge fully 
clothed while playing the bagpipes, a challenge few are brave enough to 
tackle. He trained and ran in two marathons, successfully completing 
the Chicago marathon in 2008, a feat few healthy people achieve. John 
also continued to help others in need by serving in a soup kitchen and 
working with Immerman's Angels to help people fight the disease with 
which he had become so familiar. John taught us all how to live the 
life we are given regardless of the obstacles we face.
  May Mr. John Fallon rest in peace.

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