[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 39 (Thursday, March 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E292]
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 HONORING PERCY CONWAY AND THE HI-STYLING BEAUTY CENTER ON 50 YEARS OF 
                                SUCCESS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2016

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Percy Conway 
who is celebrating 50 years as owner of Conway's Hi-Styling Beauty 
Center in Fairmont, Illinois.
  Mr. Conway has been barbering since he was ten years old on his 
father's porch in Canton, Mississippi. Looking for work he moved to 
Illinois in 1950 and settled in Fairmont, an unincorporated area 
between Lockport and Joliet. He got a job at Mastic Tile Company in 
Joliet, but was called to serve his country in the Korean War.
  After his return from the Army, he saw a need for jobs and services 
in Fairmont so he decided to become an entrepreneur and opened the Hi-
Styling Beauty Center. When he opened his shop, roads in Fairmont 
barely existed and some areas had no water service. While serving his 
customers, he frequently listened to their concerns with the state of 
the community.
  Rather than confine himself to his barbershop. Mr. Conway saw an 
opportunity to help his community. He was elected to the Lockport 
Township Board of Trustees where he served for twenty years.
  While on the Board of Trustees he worked to secure a $1.3 million 
loan from the federal government to install sewer and water services. 
This work opened the door to new improvements to the area including 
paved roads and small business opportunities.
  Through his work, Fairmont has changed into the diverse community it 
is today. Percy Conway can still be found most days at Hi-Styling 
Beauty Center, imparting his wisdom. He also serves on the boards of 
several non-profits and remains involved at Shiloh Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Mr. Percy 
Conway for all he has done for his community and to congratulate him on 
50 years of business success.