[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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     HONORING FORMER SILVIS MAYOR JOE TERRONEZ ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Joe 
Terronez on his 90th birthday. Mr. Terronez is the first Hispanic mayor 
in the state of Illinois and is the former mayor of Silvis, Illinois.
  Joe Terronez began a long career of public service when he was first 
elected alderman in 1963 before later going on to serve the City of 
Silvis as its mayor. He was one of the first Hispanic city council 
members in the state and his dedication to his community is admirable. 
One of the best examples of Mayor Terronez's service to others, 
although there are many, was when he renamed 2nd Street in Silvis to 
``Hero Street.'' Although this street is only one and a half blocks 
long, over 100 of its residents were members of the military, including 
six who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms. As a 
result, Mayor Terronez dedicated this street to honor their sacrifices. 
Actions such as this embody Mayor Terronez's spirit of giving back to 
others. As he celebrates this milestone, I would like to extend my 
sincere gratitude for his many years of service to others.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as Mayor Terronez that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally honor Mr. Joe Terronez on his 
90th birthday.

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