[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          RECOGNIZING JAMES KISER AS 2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. James Kiser 
of Darien, Illinois on being named the City of Darien's Citizen of the 
Year for 2018. After decades of service to his community, Jim is well-
deserving of this recognition. Now Mr. Speaker, you might wonder ``what 
did he do''?
   Since joining the Darien Lions Club in 1997, Jim has taken the 
organization's motto, ``We Serve,'' to heart and is known around town 
as ``Mr. Lion.'' He served as the Club's President from 2013 to 2014 
and has held all 12 positions on the Board of Directors. In this 
capacity, he coordinated a 4th of July Parade, a Halloween party for 
children and a charity golf outing that benefitted the community.
   It is clear that the Darien Lions Club is important to Jim, but his 
service is not limited to the group's work. Annually, he assists the 
Darien Chamber of Commerce in planning and setting up Darienfest. In 
2005 and 2008, he coordinated the Darienfest Corn Tent, and in 2009, it 
was the Darienfest Beer Tent. Regardless of the role assigned to him, 
he finds a way to make his impact felt.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. James Kiser on 
being named the City of Darien's Citizen of the Year for 2018.

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