[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE MEMORY OF PHILIP JOHN CARRIGAN, JR.

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2018

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Philip 
Carrigan, a dear friend and extraordinary community leader, for his 
dedicated service to Lake County as a lifelong advocate and volunteer.
   It is hard to find a community organization or charity in Lake 
County not touched by Phil's tireless activity. He worked closely with 
the Waukegan Township-based transitional housing programs for people 
experiencing homelessness at Eddie Washington Center House and Staben 
House. He was also particularly dedicated to his regular Friday shift 
at the PADS Lake County homeless shelter, and one year even threw his 
birthday party there rather than miss a week.
   Phil was an active volunteer with local prison reform groups, the 
John Howard Society and Prisoner Visitation and Support, and worked 
with the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism to help former inmates 
reintegrate into and succeed in society after serving their time.
   In 2005, Phil was elected as a trustee of the College of Lake County 
Board, where he served two six-year terms. CLC board Chairman Richard 
Anderson described Phil as, ``a dedicated supporter of CLC's students, 
a strong advocate for the Waukegan community and a person of extreme 
integrity.''
   The Faith Food Pantry in Zion, the Lake County Community Action 
Project, the CEASE FIRE Advisory Council, the Lake County NAACP board, 
and many other organizations benefited from Phil's activism as well.
   Professionally, Dr. Carrigan began his career as a pharmacist in 
Boston. He later moved to Lake County in 1974 to begin work with Abbott 
Laboratories, where he worked for 30 years, primarily in pharmaceutical 
research and development. In recognition of his important contributions 
to the field, Dr. Carrigan was inducted into the Volwiler Society at 
the company.
   Phil will be remembered for his big heart and sage wisdom, and as a 
friend and supporter of all those in the Lake County community. He will 
be missed by the many people whose lives were touched by his service.
   I extend my sincerest condolences to Phil's wife Mary Clare Jakes; 
daughter Erin Carrigan; and the many other family, friends, and 
colleagues who were changed by his life and now mourn his loss.

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