[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
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RECOGNIZING THE 55 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BARTLETT, IL BY MR. BILL ``TIK'' 
                                 TIKNIS

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of Mr. 
Bill ``Tik'' Tiknis, a resident of Bartlett, Illinois, in my 
Congressional district.
  Bill Tiknis moved with his family to Bartlett in 1956 and dedicated 
his life in service to his community. Bill gave a remarkable 55 years 
of service in jobs including serving as Village President, Village 
Trustee, and the Founder and President of the Bartlett Chamber of 
Commerce. He was a volunteer Fire Fighter and later District 
Commissioner of the Bartlett Fire Protection District and was a Charter 
Member of the Bartlett Rotary and President of the Hanover Township 
Foundation. Bill's leadership in these roles left an indelible mark on 
Bartlett and has created a lasting legacy.
  Apart from his time spent in local government, Bill helped organize 
youth football in Bartlett and created the Bartlett Park District. 
While he was Village President, he helped preserve a town landmark by 
working to purchase Bartlett Hills Golf Club with overwhelming support 
from the community. The Village now has a ``Bill Tiknis Golf Classic'' 
in his honor.
  Recently, the Village of Bartlett has named the seventh of April as 
Bill Tiknis Day and Hanover Township Administration Center renamed 
their building the ``Bill Tiknis Campus'' at a ceremony attended by 
over 200 community members and leaders. He is a true living legend in 
the Village of Bartlett.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing Mr. Bill Tiknis as a wonderful example of citizenship and 
service and wishing him much success in his next chapter.

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