[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING MR. JOHN ELLIOTT

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. John 
Elliott on retiring from his position as Vice President and Senior 
Trust Officer of 1st Source Bank in Warsaw, Indiana. For nearly fifty 
years, John has served the northeast Indiana community with distinction 
as an engaged citizen, cherished friend, and valued trust officer.
  John graduated with a business degree from The Ohio State University 
in 1966, and immediately began his storied career as a trust officer at 
First National Bank of Warsaw. To further his education, John enrolled 
at the ABA Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, 
as well as the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern 
University. John also spent countless hours consuming information at 
the Warsaw Public Library, with the ultimate goal of providing the best 
customer service possible.
  Using his foundation in academia, John Elliott devoted himself to his 
clients, ensuring they made sound decisions that would provide future 
financial security. John built a reputation for honesty, integrity and 
service. He was known as someone who could be counted on, day or night, 
to provide exceptional support. When First National Bank was purchased 
by National City Bank, John partnered with Steve Wessell to open a 1st 
Source Personal Trust Office where he continued to serve clients with 
honesty and integrity.
  John has held numerous board positions and is a longtime member of 
the Warsaw Educational Foundation, Right to Life Advisory Board, and 
the Warsaw Plan Commission. In 2008, John Elliott was awarded the 
Earnestine M. Raclin Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Warsaw/
Kosciusko County Man of the Year for his service to the community. In 
2018, he was awarded Optimist of the Year by the Warsaw Optimist Club.
  I wish John, his wife Elaine, and their family all the best in this 
new chapter of life. Warsaw, Indiana thanks him for over 50 years of 
dedication and service.

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