[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF THEODORE ``TED'' WROBLESKI

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 9, 2026

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Theodore Wrobleski on his retirement from the Sheffield Neighbors 
Association after 50 years of dedicated service to his community.
  Theodore ``Ted'' Wrobleski is a son of Chicago's south side, known to 
everyone as ``Ted,'' growing up in West Lawn Neighborhood and lawyer of 
fifty-five years. He moved to the Sheffield Neighbors community in 
1975, first renting, then buying his home in 1977, and began 
volunteering for Sheffield Neighborhood Association's (``SNA'') 
Sheffield Garden Walk in 1976.
  He continued as a committed volunteer and elected board of directors 
in 1981. He rolled up his sleeves, sharing his talents to further the 
group's work in the community. His passion for his neighborhood, 
Chicago history, and its architecture led to hosting architectural 
tours of the Sheffield Neighbors from 1985 to 2020. Introducing the 
extraordinary, unique craftsmanship of his neighborhood to tens of 
thousands of visitors.
  Ted's steady and thoughtful demeanor negotiated many longstanding 
large agreements with some of the largest developers and employers on 
the near north side of the city, in an effort to make certain that the 
neighborhood was being looked after.
  Ted Wrobleski has been valued by business owners and neighbors far 
and wide, he has served on the DePaul University Neighborhood Advisory 
Council since 1990, continuing that service today; Ted co-founded the 
Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative in 1998; and served as a 
founding board member of the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District 
Committee; served as Treasurer of the Lincoln Park Conservation 
Association, the Children's Memorial Hospital Advisory Committee and 
Saint Teresa's of Avila Parish.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me in congratulating Ted 
Wrobleski on his retirement and 45 years of service to the Sheffield 
Neighborhood Association's Board of Directors. Ted is a prime example 
of a community leader, and his work will outlive us all.

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