[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 174 (Friday, October 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1448-E1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LOU MERVIS

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 27, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and legacy of my friend, Lou Mervis, a business, education, and 
philanthropic leader, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 
83.
  Lou came from a humble background and turned his father's local scrap 
business into one of the largest family-owned scrap processing 
companies in the country, with locations in multiple states. However, 
Lou's legacy in Illinois goes beyond his business success.
  Education was one of Lou's passions. He was elected to the Danville 
school board at age 29, and served two terms on the board, including as 
president. He also served on the Illinois State Board of Election for 
17 years, including seven years as chairman.
  Lou and his wife, Sybil, provided scholarships and support to 
programs at several colleges and universities, including the University 
of Illinois, Indiana University, and Danville Area Community College. 
His family has funded 92 scholarships to DACC students, and four 
scholarships at Indiana University.

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  These are just a few of the invaluable contributions that Lou and 
Sybil have made to the region and state as a whole. His impact on the 
countless lives and organizations will not be forgotten.
  I'm proud to have known Lou, Sybil, and his five children, Adam, 
Phillip, Michael, Joshua, and Ellen. Please keep his wife Sybil, and 
his family in your thoughts and prayers.

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