[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
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  RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF MAYOR PRADEL OF NAPERVILLE

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dedicated public 
servant from the Sixth Congressional District of Illinois, Mayor A. 
George Pradel of Naperville. Mayor Pradel was recently presented with 
the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Naperville Area Chamber of 
Commerce. The Chamber presents this award annually to an individual who 
has made significant contributions to the Naperville community through 
their business, service, and philanthropy.
  As a resident of the city of Naperville since 1939, Mayor Pradel has 
a long legacy of service to the city and our country. He enlisted in 
the Marines in 1956 and served until 1959, at which point he joined the 
Naperville police force until 1995. Shortly after retiring from the 
Police Department, Mr. Pradel was elected mayor and has since become 
the longest serving mayor in Naperville history.
  During his tenure as mayor, Mr. Pradel has been an exemplary leader 
and public servant. Nicki Anderson, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce said 
it best when she reflected, in presenting him with the Lifetime 
Achievement Award, ``Mayor Pradel's love and energy for our community 
has never been in short supply. His vision and passion has changed our 
community for the better and his legacy of service before self could be 
our city motto. We can never fully honor all of his contributions to 
our community and Chamber, but we will celebrate, toast and recognize 
him at this community event.''
  Mayor Pradel has represented his community well and though his term 
ends in 2015, he will undoubtedly play an important role in a number of 
development and community projects which will continue to shape 
Naperville for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
congratulating Mayor Pradel for receiving the Lifetime Achievement 
Award, honoring his many years of selfless service, and in wishing him 
all the best in his future endeavors.

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