[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 146 (Tuesday, October 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
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                        IN MEMORY OF FRED ESMOND

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2013

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
memory of Fred Esmond who passed away on October 2, 2013.
   Fred Esmond served in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a small business 
owner, participated in many community organizations, and beginning in 
2001 was elected four times to serve as the Mayor of Utica, Illinois. I 
have no doubt that he will be remembered for his stewardship and love 
for his community during some of its most trying times, including a 
devastating tornado and multiple floods.
   Mayor Esmond leaves a legacy that will continue to serve the 
residents of Utica for years to come. Under his leadership, the town 
constructed a new village hall, fire station, and numerous community 
buildings. Additionally, visitors and residents often recognize the 
beautiful streetscapes lining the realigned Illinois Route 178 and a 
striking memorial to the victims of a 2004 tornado.
   Fred is survived by his wife Sandra; his daughters, Sarah 
Schweickert and Lisa Esmond; his grandchildren, Addison and Bailey 
Schweickert; and his three brothers, Jack, William, and Truman. While 
Fred has passed, his legacy and memory will endure in the hearts and 
minds of his friends and family.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I offer my 
heartfelt condolences to Mayor Esmond's family. The State of Illinois 
has lost an outstanding citizen and the Illinois River Valley community 
will miss him dearly.

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