[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LEGACY OF DANIEL D. DOLAN, SR.

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the legacy of 
Mr. Daniel D. Dolan, Sr. Mr. Dolan was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his 
country during the Korean War, who went on to serve both in the Aurora, 
IL Fire Department and the U.S. Postal Service before starting his own 
business, Dolan & Murphy Real Estate in 1965. Dan loved selling and 
buying real estate throughout his career, especially land. His legacy 
development being Farnsworth International, which encompassed 450 acres 
of land on the North side of the I-88 and Farnsworth Avenue Cloverleaf 
Interchange in Aurora and is home to millions of square feet of 
Commercial and Industrial buildings (including Chicago Premium Outlet 
Mall) and is the largest Real Estate Tax base in Kane County, Ill. Dan 
was also very proud and instrumental in the extension of Indian Trail 
Road from Farnsworth Ave to the far eastern boundary of Aurora. Dolan 
and Murphy had just celebrated their 55th year in business when Dan 
passed on February 20, 2020.
  Born and raised in Aurora, IL, Mr. Dolan believed strongly in giving 
back to his community. He often did so through his business and life's 
passion, Dolan & Murphy Real Estate. Dolan & Murphy has sponsored 
little league baseball for over 50 years and fastpitch softball for 
over 35 years and Dan was inducted into the International Softball 
Congress Hall of Fame in August of 2016 for his long-time contribution 
as a sponsor. Dan believed that ``what's good for Dolan & Murphy is 
good for Aurora'' and worked hard to be charitable to the hometown he 
loved so deeply.
  Dan also spent much of his personal time giving back. He was 
instrumental in the funding and construction of Aurora Central Catholic 
High School's current campus, which opened in the fall of 1995. As a 
graduate of East Aurora High School, he was committed to being a 
``lifelong Tomcat,'' coaching and mentoring many Aurora students 
throughout his life. Dan was honored by his Alma Mater in 2011 by 
receiving the coveted East Aurora High school ``Distinguished Alumni 
Award''.
  I am proud to represent Aurora, and I am grateful for the support and 
kindness Dan and his family have shown over the years. Daniel D. Dolan, 
Sr. was an Aurora icon, is an Aurora legend, and his generosity and 
contribution to the city will never be forgotten. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in celebrating Mr. Dolan's incredible life.

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