[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 20 (Monday, February 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING JOHN DOWLING'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 3, 2014

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
John Dowling, Middleport Township Supervisor, and to recognize his many 
years of service to the citizens of the City of Watseka, Iroquois 
County and the State of Illinois.
   Mr. Dowling has served for 35 years in education as a teacher, coach 
and administrator in the Watseka Unit 9 District. For the past twenty 
five years, John has also been a member of the Watseka Public Library 
Board and plans to serve in this role until his term expires. 
Additionally, he served on the Iroquois County Board for 26 years until 
November 2010 when he retired.
   In recognition of his tremendous service to the community, he has 
been named the Watseka Citizen of the Year and awarded the Lifetime 
Achievement Award by the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce and the 
Iroquois County Times Republic.
   Mr. Dowling will be retiring from the position of Middleport 
Township Supervisor at the end of March and I would like to thank him 
for all he has done for the residents of Middleport Township, the City 
of Watseka, and Iroquois County. He has been a leader and advocate for 
many important issues throughout his years of service, and has become a 
well-respected member of the community.
   While he is leaving this post and heading into retirement, I know 
that Mr. Dowling will always be there to lend a helping hand or give 
advice to those in need. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of 
Illinois, I wish to express our deepest thanks to John Dowling for his 
exemplary service and dedication.

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