[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 54 (Friday, April 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
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    RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT AND SERVICE OF MAYOR ARLENE J. MULDER

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 19, 2013

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dedicated 
public servant from the Ninth Congressional District of Illinois, Mayor 
Arlene Mulder of Arlington Heights, a Chicago suburb with a population 
of approximately 77,000 residents. In May, she will conclude her 
successful service as Mayor after two decades in office.
  A longtime Arlington Heights resident, Ms. Mulder has exemplified the 
ethic of public service throughout her illustrious 35-year career. 
After establishing herself as a secondary educator and high school 
basketball coach, she entered public office in 1979 as a member of the 
Arlington Heights Park District. After twelve years with the Park 
District, during which time she served as commissioner and then as 
president, Mayor Mulder served two years as a village trustee. She was 
elected mayor in 1993.
  Ms. Mulder's mayoral leadership has been nothing short of exemplary. 
Her administration was instrumental in the revitalization of downtown 
Arlington Heights, which now boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene. 
In addition, she has provided vital leadership in her capacity as the 
chair of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, an organization 
that advocates for the reduction of aircraft noise in the communities 
around O'Hare International Airport.
  In addition to serving as ONCC chair, Mayor Mulder is the vice 
president of the Illinois Municipal League, an executive board member 
of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and secretary of Metra, the Chicago 
area commuter rail service. She is also active in a host of other 
community organizations, including the Arlington Heights Women's Club, 
the AAUW, the BPW, Allied Arts, NWCH Auxiliary, Historical Society, the 
United Way, and the Boy Scouts Council. She is an established and 
highly respected presence in Arlington Heights, where she is known to 
make daily public appearances around town.
  Mayor Mulder has represented her community with distinction and has 
been a strong voice for the Village of Arlington Heights throughout her 
time in office. Her distinguished service to the people of Cook County 
is truly commendable. Although retiring as Mayor, Arlington Heights 
will continue to benefit from her abundant community involvement.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating Mayor Mulder on 
35 years of public service and in wishing her all the best for the days 
ahead.

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