[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
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                        RECOGNIZING PAUL SCHMITZ

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 10, 2018

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my friend Paul Schmitz and congratulate him on his retirement from the 
Christian County Board after twenty-two years of service.
  For more than two decades, Paul has worked to improve the lives of 
citizens in Christian County, overseeing numerous projects within the 
county. He served as Chairman for four years and later served as Vice 
Chairman for more than 10 years.
  Paul began serving on the board in 1996, and dove right in on 
tackling the big issues. Shortly after his election to the board, 
controversy arose surrounding a proposed livestock facility in 
Stonington. Paul took it upon himself to listen to the public's 
concerns and learn what he could about the issue.
  However, if you ask him, Paul's proudest achievement during his time 
with the county board was bringing public transportation to Christian 
County. The Central Illinois Public Transit service was implemented in 
2015 and offers door-to-door transportation, something he says is 
necessary for the aging population. Paul and the county board played an 
active role in introducing this service to the people of Christian 
County, which provides residents with reliable transportation to 
doctors' appointments, the grocery store, and community events.
  I am proud to recognize Paul's work as a leader on the Christian 
County Board. He is a true public servant who has dedicated twenty-two 
years to the people of Christian County and I wish him all the best in 
his retirement.

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