[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 44 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H1653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THANKING TIM BUTLER, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 87TH HOUSE DISTRICT IN THE 
                       ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank a 
former staffer for his service to this House, my office, and to the 
people of Illinois. Tim Butler, who most recently served as my district 
chief of staff, left my office recently to represent the people of the 
87th House District in the Illinois General Assembly.
  Tim was an asset to my team from day one, as we set out to make sure 
every constituent in the Thirteenth District knew we were there to 
serve them by getting answers from Federal departments like the VA, 
listening and acting on legislative ideas, and much more. Under Tim's 
leadership, we opened five district offices, helped more than 1,500 
constituents through casework, and launched 10 advisory boards, just to 
name a few of our team's accomplishments during my first term.
  Tim began his service in the House in 1991 with the Committee on 
Education and Labor, and after leaving the committee, he worked for 
then-Congressman Ray LaHood for 14 years. It was during his time with 
Congressman LaHood and my time as projects director for Congressman 
Shimkus that Tim and I met and became friends. With his dedication and 
record of success helping constituents in Congressman LaHood's office, 
I knew he would be a perfect fit for mine.
  Tim's leadership in my office will be missed, but I know he will 
provide the same level of exemplary constituent services representing 
the people of the 87th District in the Illinois General Assembly.
  I thank Tim for his service to this House, and I congratulate him on 
his new opportunity to serve the people of Illinois.

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