[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 20 (Thursday, February 5, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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 RECOGNIZING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DAVID NORTHERN, SR.

  (Mr. DOLD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the leadership and 
accomplishments of David Northern, Sr. He is a resident of Grayslake 
and a good friend. On January 25, Mr. Northern was presented with the 
Most Influential African American of Lake County Award for 2015.
  I have known David for several years in his role as a community 
leader and as the executive director and chief executive officer of the 
Lake County Housing Authority. Under David's leadership, the housing 
authority has become a more effective, people-centered, and 
collaborative agency.
  He and his team have found a balance allowing them to successfully 
serve those in need of housing while also being mindful to the fiscal 
effects on the county as a whole.
  David is a kind and genuine person who feels a personal 
responsibility to his community. For David Northern, building a strong 
community is not just his job, but his passion.
  I want to congratulate David on his well-deserved award and say that 
it is an honor to call him my friend and to recognize his contributions 
to the people of Lake County.

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