[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF JOANN STINGLEY

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
JoAnn Stingley. JoAnn coordinates the social service unit, also known 
as the victim's assistance unit for the Elgin Police Department.
   JoAnn has been a social worker for the Elgin Police Department for 
more than 24 years. She was hired by former police chief Charles Gruber 
in 1991 and at the time Elgin was one of the first police departments 
to hire social workers in Illinois. Since that time she said she has 
never considered doing anything else but helping others.
   JoAnn's salary is on the Elgin police department payroll; however, 
there is no budget allocation for client related expenses. This means 
that JoAnn must hold numerous fundraisers a year to support the 
programs she runs free of charge. These programs include crisis 
intervention, counseling, legal referrals and referrals for community 
resources including shelter, mental illness, substance abuse, 
parenting, and youth anger management courses. Lt. Rick Ciganek, an 
officer in the Elgin Police Department, was full of praise for JoAnn, 
stating, ``She's truly the unsung hero of the police department. 
Anybody who comes here and says, `I need some help,' they get help. 
JoAnn is incredible. She'll provide services for anybody.'' JoAnn is 
truly an inspiring woman and one of the many reasons Elgin is such a 
great place to work and live.
   Mr. Speaker and my distinguished colleagues in the House, please 
join me in recognizing the service and dedication of JoAnn Stingley.

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