[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING NANCI VANDERWEEL

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished public 
servant from the 6th District of Illinois. Nanci Vanderweel has 
dedicated her life to her community and has worked tirelessly to help 
the less fortunate. She serves as a role model for us all and as proof 
that one dedicated person can change the lives of many.
  In 1971 Nanci was elected as the first female Trustee for Elk Grove 
Village. A position that many would view as an impressive career 
finale, Nanci saw as a good starting point. She went on to become a 
Trustee for the Elk Grove Township where she currently serves as the 
Supervisor, after again becoming the first woman selected for the 
position. In addition she serves as the President of the Supervisor's 
Division of the Township Officials of Cook County.
  While working full time for her community, Nanci found the time to be 
the Chairman of the Cook County Public Aid Committee; Chairman of the 
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for Elk Grove Village; she 
started the Elk Grove Village Community Blood Drive Program; is a 
Charter Member of the Friends of Harper College; served as the 
President of the Board of Directors for the Northwest Community 
Services; became a member of the United Way Needs Assessment Committee; 
a Unit Chair for the Salvation Army; and she chaired the referendum to 
assist ambulance accessibility on the I-290 interchange at Biesterfield 
Road.
  As if that was not enough, Nanci published a book on the History of 
Elk Grove Township and even started the first free library in the 
township, for which she received the Governor's Hometown Award. Through 
hard work and no small amount of perseverance, Nanci Vanderweel has 
helped countless people and tremendously improved her community. 
Distinguished Members, please join me in congratulating Nanci 
Vanderweel on an accomplished life, and wishing her happiness and peace 
in her well-earned retirement.

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