[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 189 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING GARY BIRSCHBACH

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2022

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate my friend


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  December 6, 2022, on page E1220, in the first column, the 
following appeared: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illionis. Madam Speaker, I 
rise today to congratulate my friend
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS 
of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend


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 Gary Birschbach. Gary will be recognized as the Distinguished Citizen 
    of the Year by the Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of 
 America. This yearly award honors a person who represents the spirit 
          and the values of Scouting throughout the community.
  Gary has been involved with Scouting for over 50 years. All 4 of his 
sons are Eagle Scouts, with Kevin currently serving as a Cub Scout 
Leader, and Andy having served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 8 
years, As someone that truly embodies the cornerstones of the Scout's 
Oath and Law, Gary is a community leader that Decatur is so fortunate 
to call its own.
  As an owner of several McDonald's restaurants, Gary has had 
outstanding success in the restaurant business. His work at McDonald's 
first began 53 years ago when he joined as a crew member until 
eventually working his way up to becoming the owner of his first 
location.
  Gary has also gone far beyond that success through his generous work 
of helping others in the community. Gary serves on several boards, 
sponsors many community events, and has awarded hundreds of thousands 
of dollars in tuition assistance through the McDonald's Archways 
program. This year, Gary and his team celebrated hitting the $500,000 
milestone in awards to their employees. Gary's contribution to the 
program has helped over 250 current and former employees attend 
college, earn a trade, or high school diploma
  I am thankful to have Gary in the community and know central Illinois 
is a better place because of him. I commend Gary on this prestigious 
award and know he will continue doing such needed and very appreciated 
work for the community. Congratulations, Gary.

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