[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE BIRTHDAY OF SENATOR DENNIS J. JACOBS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Senator Dennis 
``Denny'' J. Jacobs of East Moline, Illinois on the occasion of his 
80th birthday.
  Denny was born in Rock Island County, Illinois on November 8, 1937 to 
parents Oral ``Jake'' and Shirley Jacobs. Denny graduated from United 
Township High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart, 
Mary Ellen DuffY, shortly after. He is a graduate of Augustana College 
in Rock Island, Illinois. Denny and Mary Ellen raised six children.
  Following in his father's footsteps, Denny dedicated nearly 30 years 
of his life to public service. He was elected Mayor of East Moline in 
1973, a position he held for 14 years. In 1986 Denny was appointed to 
serve as Senator for Illinois' 36th District. He served his community 
in this capacity until his retirement in 2004. Denny not only made a 
deep impact on his district, but also on the State of Illinois. One of 
his biggest legislative accomplishments was expanding 9-1-1 service 
statewide. Denny worked tirelessly to advocate for his community and to 
bring investment to this region.
  I join with his family and friends in congratulating him on this 
special occasion and wishing him a very happy 80th birthday.

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