[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING JAMES BICEK ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. James Bicek, 
a very active resident of my district, who is celebrating his 70th 
birthday.
   Jim Bicek was born on September 6th, 1944 in Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania. His family moved to the Chicago area shortly after his 
birth due to his father's military service. Since then, Jim has always 
lived in the area, growing up with his three younger siblings and 
raising his two daughters, Jennifer and Tricia.
   Jim dedicated his professional life to the community he loved and 
pursued a career as a Sheriff's Deputy for the Markham Courthouse. He 
retired after 35 years of service on May 31st, 2009. While working at 
the courthouse Jim met Louise, and they married on September 19th, 
2009, shortly after he retired. The two currently reside in Tinley 
Park, Illinois.
   In his spare time, Jim is an avid singer. He began singing at the 
age of seven, following in the footsteps of his mother. For the past 11 
years, Jim has been a member of a barbershop chorus where he sings lead 
in the four-part harmony. Jim and his wife also volunteer as local 
senior advocates in their community.
   Jim Bicek is a beloved and cherished husband, father, and 
grandfather to 11 grandchildren. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Jim Bicek a happy 70th birthday, and to thank him for being 
such a great contributor to his community and our nation.

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