[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE CAREERS OF ALLAN AND JILL ROSS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the noteworthy 
careers of Allan and Jill Ross, of the Quad Cities.
   The Ross' married in 1973 and both joined the U.S. Army that year. 
Allan, a veteran of 20 years, retired in 1994 at the rank of Lieutenant 
Colonel. He served domestically and abroad, ending his military service 
at the Rock Island Arsenal. Following his career in the Army, Allan 
worked in commercial real estate, investments, and internet sales, and 
he has been serving as the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation 
of the Quad Cities since 2002, an organization that addresses the needs 
of its community in a wide range of issues.
   Jill, served as an Army Personnel Specialist and Team Leader, and 
rose to the rank of Sergeant. She later worked for the Army library 
system in Germany, managing three libraries. Following her time in the 
military, Jill manages and owns Jill Ross Vintage Clothes, which she 
has done successfully since 1983. Jill has also been a very active 
member of the Jewish community, which include volunteer work for the 
Tri-City Jewish Center, the Beth Israel Sisterhood and the Jewish 
Federation.
   Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank the Ross' for their years of 
dedicated service to our country and community. Allan Ross and his wife 
Jill have been, and continue to be, invaluable members of the 
community, and I am again delighted to recognize their achievements and 
pleased to know that people like them are contributing to our society.

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