[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 37 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E245]
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                       HONORING MR. SHELDON DILL

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2018

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend 
Sheldon Dill, who the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is celebrating upon 
his retirement at its awards dinner in my hometown of Cheshire, 
Connecticut. Sheldon has served as President of the Cheshire Chamber of 
Commerce for the past twelve years, and his leadership has proven 
invaluable through the challenges that our town, state, and nation have 
faced.
  Sheldon has led an impressive career in public service. He served on 
the Cheshire Town Council, in fact, I took over his position on the 
Council in 2005, and his ability to work with members of both political 
parties earned him the respect both of his fellow councilmembers and of 
our entire town. Cheshire residents know Sheldon as a dedicated and 
creative problem solver who is always willing to advocate for our town.
  As President of the Chamber of Commerce, Sheldon has been a strong 
advocate for Cheshire's small businesses and has worked to keep the 
American Dream a reality for families in our community. The past decade 
has seen big changes in Connecticut, but Sheldon has made sure 
Cheshire's businesses have a strong voice. He leaves behind a legacy of 
service to our town, and his commitment to Cheshire sets a high bar for 
the rest of us working in public service to meet. I wish him a 
restful--and much deserved--retirement full of time spent with his 
loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheldon Dill has served the Cheshire community as an 
elected official, a volunteer, and an advocate for our business 
community. His leadership as President of the Cheshire Chamber of 
Commerce for the last twelve years has made our community stronger and 
better able to lead in the 21st Century. It is proper that we honor him 
here today.

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