[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E585-E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE WEST SUBURBAN WATER COMMISSION 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS 
                             INCORPORATION

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 50th 
anniversary of the West Suburban Water Commission, which celebrated the 
milestone on April 23, 2014. The Water Commission was created to 
provide the residents of Justice and Willow Springs clean and safe 
water. Chairman Alan Nowaczyk, who also serves as the Mayor of Willow 
Springs, has provided great leadership to the Water Commission and 
continues to expand the excellent service it provides.
   Founded in May of 1964, it was originally named the Justice-Willow 
Springs Water Commissions. The Water Commission became incorporated in 
Cook Country which created a utility with a mission to providing safe 
and clean water to the residents of Justice and Willow Springs. From 
that point on the newly formed Water Commission began planning major 
projects to enhance and expand service throughout community.

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   One of the Commission's first major accomplishments came in 1975 
when the Water Commission finished installing a new water main to 
expand service to North Willow Springs. Just over a decade later in 
1986 the Water Commission faced its first major crisis when the Des 
Plaines River flooded. The flood displaced thousands and caused an 
estimated $35 million in damage to the surrounding community. The Water 
Commission responded by working around the clock to pump water from the 
streets and get life back to normal in the western suburbs.
   Since the flood, the Water Commission has committed itself to 
upgrading and improving the infrastructure of the rapidly growing area. 
For example, The Commission added a new computerized monitoring system 
increased the efficiency of the newly renamed Water Commission. This 
year the Water Commission was renamed the West Suburban water 
Commission to signify the expanding scope of the commission and usher 
in the next chapter of its history.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the great 
service that the West Suburban Water Commission has provided to the 
citizens of Justice and Willow Springs. May their selfless dedication 
to their community serve as example to us all.

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