[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 149 (Friday, September 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF MAYOR GEORGE PRADEL

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart at the 
passing of former Naperville, Illinois, Mayor George Pradel.
  Mayor Pradel was an extraordinary public servant who was universally 
loved. He was also a great mentor to me. Throughout my career in public 
service, George was always an insightful counselor and beacon of much-
needed encouragement to me and to so many others, and I am very 
grateful for his faithful prayers for me and my family over the years.
  George had a tremendous impact on every individual he met, and he 
himself lived an extraordinary life.
  A Naperville native, George served his family, community, and country 
as a dedicated community catalyst, soldier, police officer, father, and 
mentor.
  As mayor, George served Naperville for two decades, from 1995 until 
2015. His tenure ushered in a period of tremendous growth. Mayor Pradel 
was Naperville's number one cheerleader. His unbelievable energy and 
exuberance were infectious.

  I will miss George as a man I admired and a public servant I sought 
to emulate. He truly had a servant's heart.
  Today, we honor a life well lived. George Pradel embraced each day by 
celebrating the loves of his life: his God, his family, and his 
community; and I know his savior welcomed him, saying: ``Well done, 
good and faithful servant.''

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