[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 135 (Friday, August 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING WESTERN SPRINGS VILLAGE MANAGER PAT HIGGINS ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 11, 2017

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Village Manager 
Patrick Higgins who is retiring after 40 years of service to the 
Western Springs community.
   Pat Higgins began his career in Western Springs as an intern during 
his time at Northern Illinois University, where he received both a 
Master of Arts and Doctorate in Public Administration. Over the years 
he worked his way through various administrative positions and was 
named village manager in 2000. His 17 years in this top position make 
him the longest-serving manager in village history.
   Pat Higgins has also been active as an educator and has served on 
numerous public service committees in Chicagoland. Since 2011, he has 
taught as an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Northwestern 
University. He has served as president of the Chicago Chapter of the 
American Society for Public Administration and is the current chair of 
the Cook/DuPage Smart Transportation Corridors Committee and the West 
Central Municipal Conference's Transportation Committee. Higgins was 
the recipient of the 2008 and 2015 Northern Illinois University 
Outstanding Alumnus Award in Public Administration.
   Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with Pat both in 
my role as a Representative and also as a resident of Western Springs. 
I have always admired his long dedication to the village and the 
region, as well as his passion for teaching. He is very thoughtful and 
knowledgeable person who has given a great deal as a public servant. 
His leadership has been a major asset to the community. I am pleased to 
congratulate Pat, and his wife Karron, on his retirement.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Western 
Springs Village Manager Patrick Higgins for his public service. He is 
well deserving of praise for the energy he has dedicated to improving 
the community. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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