[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
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                 HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Michael Herman on his work with Chicago House as acting Chief Executive 
Officer for seven years, serving communities impacted by HIV/AIDS in 
Chicago.
  Mr. Herman grew up in a large Irish, German, Lithuanian, and Catholic 
family that put an emphasis on family, faith, and education. Living in 
Chicago's Southwest side, Mr. Herman attended school at the church 
across the street from his childhood home. He entered the seminary at a 
young age, eventually attending college seminary at Loyola University, 
and moving on to getting his Master of Divinity. In 1989, Mr. Herman 
was ordained as a Catholic priest and went on to serve the Hispanic 
communities of Chicago.
  Valuing service but wanting to live as a gay man, Mr. Herman left 
active ministry and became Chicago House's Chief Development Officer 
(CDO), serving the LGBTQ+ community and those vulnerable to HIV and 
AIDS. During his time as CDO at Chicago House, Mr. Herman also became 
Vice President of Philanthropy at Kohl Children's Museum. In 2019, 
Michael took the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Chicago 
House.
  Mr. Herman's work with Chicago House has improved the lives of 
thousands of Chicagoans affected by HIV and AIDS. Serving as CEO, he 
led Chicago House's efforts to end the AIDS epidemic in Illinois by 
2030, while also providing housing support, healthcare, employment 
counseling, and care for transgender individuals. Continuing to embrace 
his lifelong values of family, faith, and education, Mr. Herman's work 
has touched vulnerable communities across Chicago.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me to congratulate Michael T. 
Herman on his seven years as the Chicago House CEO. Mr. Herman is a 
striking example of leadership and service to one's own community.

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