[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2020

  Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Leadership 
Council of Southwestern Illinois in receiving the prestigious Abilene 
Trophy for its support of the men and women who serve at Southern 
Illinois' Scott Air Force Base.
  Established in 1999, the Abilene Trophy is awarded every year in 
recognition of the best community support for an Air Force Base. This 
year, the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois was selected in 
part because of the growing Scott Patriot Program, which allows 
servicemembers to identify businesses, communities, and organizations 
that are designated as ``military friendly.'' The partnership between 
the Leadership Council and Scott Air Force Base in the STEM and 
cybersecurity outreach programs provides local servicemembers and the 
surrounding community the opportunity to work together and energize the 
regional economy.
  The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and Scott Air Force Base 
play a vital role in our nation's military readiness. As Southwestern 
Illinois' largest employer, Scott Air Force Base is a nationally-
respected military instillation. We couldn't be happier to have 
organizations like the Leadership Council supporting their mission.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the Leadership Council 
Southwestern Illinois and Scott Air Force Base for this incredible 
partnership. On behalf of Illinois' 12th Congressional District, 
congratulations!

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