[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 CONGRATULATING MR. PATRICK CERMAK FOR RECEIVING THE LEWIS UNIVERSITY 
                           SIGNUM FIDEI AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Patrick 
Cermak, President and Chief Operating Officer of Wight and Company, for 
receiving the Lewis University Signum Fidei Award. The Signum Fidei 
Award, meaning ``sign of faith,'' honors a distinguished member of the 
community that embodies the Lasallian mission of faith and service to 
the community.
   Throughout his career, Pat has taken on many roles to help others 
succeed. Since joining Wight and Company in 2001, he has led the 
company's daily operations and overseen its financial management. Under 
his leadership, Wight and Company has experienced steady growth and 
instituted numerous initiatives including the Wight Sustainability 
Forum. The broad base of support for Pat's leadership demonstrates his 
credentials as an effective leader and his ability to work 
collaboratively to build long-term partnerships.
   Pat Cermak has always strived to serve others unconditionally. He 
has been deeply involved with the Metropolitan Planning Council and 
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. His tireless work has helped ensure 
that Chicagoland remains vibrant and sustainable. In another role, Pat 
serves as an Executive Board Member of the Design Futures Council. His 
work through this organization continues to shape the future of the 
architecture, engineering, and construction industry to benefit the 
people that it serves.
   But in talking about all that Pat Cermak has done and achieved, it 
is essential to mention that what is most important to him is his faith 
and his family, and all who know him know what a kind and caring man he 
is.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Patrick Cermak on 
this tremendous honor. He is a man who lives out the values of faith 
and service to the community in all that he does. I thank him for his 
service and wish him and his family the best.

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