[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13968]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          HONORING DOUG AURAND

 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
longtime friend, Douglas R. Aurand of Rockford, IL. Doug has served as 
Winnebago County Treasurer for 28 years and Rockford Township Trustee 
for 2 years. He retired earlier this month as treasurer.
  Doug has been an Illinois resident his entire life, born in Dixon and 
raised in Pecatonica. He married the former Julie Moore and they have 
two children, David and Christine. Retirement will give Doug more time 
to spend with his grandchildren, Billy and Tommy Schwengels.
  After graduating from Pecatonica High School, Doug served in the U.S. 
Air Force for four years. He was first elected to public office as 
Winnebago County Treasurer in 1970, at the age of 29. He held his 
office for six consecutive terms, becoming the longest serving elected 
official in the same office in northern Illinois.
  Doug has worked tirelessly for more than 28 years as a public servant 
and for the taxpayers of Winnebago County. During this time, he has 
reduced his staff by 60 percent.
  Responsible for funds exceeding $387 million year, he has earned over 
$44 million in interest for taxpayers in Winnebago County through his 
wise investments. He is responsible for the administration and 
collection of 110,000 tax bills which bring in approximately $285 
million for the 72 taxing districts in his county.
  In short, Doug Aurand has given remarkable service as Winnebago 
County Treasurer, and I commend him for his achievements. His 
leadership and fiscal management skills have made a difference in 
Winnebago County and he will most certainly be missed.
  I congratulate Doug Aurand and, once again, commend him for the last 
impact he will leave on Rockford, Winnebago County, and the State of 
Illinois. My best wishes to Doug and Julie Aurand as Doug begins his 
well deserved retirement.

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