[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E268]
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 RECOGNIZING SERGIO PECORI FOR RECEIVING THE 2020 OUTSTANDING PROJECTS 
                 AND LEADERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2020

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Sergio ``Satch'' 
Pecori, P.E., chairman and CEO of Hanson Professional Services Inc. in 
Springfield, IL for receiving the 2020 Outstanding Projects and Leaders 
Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Society of Civil Engineers 
(ASCE). This prestigious award recognizes Satch's outstanding lifetime 
accomplishments, leadership skills, and long-term commitment to 
business and his community.
  Mr. Pecori's accomplishments and positive impact on the community 
have been widely recognized over the years. He was presented with the 
Distinguished Alumnus Award from UIUC's College of Civil Engineering in 
1999. He was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 
Award in 2007 and was given the President's Award for Outstanding 
Leadership and Dedication by the Greater Springfield Chamber of 
Commerce. Additionally, he has received the Secretary of Defense Medal 
for Exceptional Public Service and the Boy Scouts of America Abraham 
Lincoln Council's Trailblazer Award.
  Mr. Pecori, was also a recipient of the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of 
Honor. Presented annually, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor pays tribute 
to our Nation's immigrant heritage, as well as individual achievement. 
The Medals are awarded to U.S. citizens from diverse ethnic backgrounds 
who exemplify outstanding qualities in both their personal and 
professional lives, while continuing to preserve the richness of their 
particular heritage and culture.
  Mr. Pecori has risen to top of his profession through hard work and 
dedication. He is an example for all of us to emulate. Satch and his 
team have engineered numerous projects that have transformed 
communities and helped local economies thrive. He also leads by example 
and strives to improve the lives of those around him. Congratulations 
to Satch, the honor is well deserved.

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