[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2786-2787]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. HILBRICH AND WILLIAM J. BORAH

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2000

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, It is with great pride and honor that I 
commend Mr. John F. Hilbrich and Mr. William J. Borah for their 
extraordinary service to their Northwest Indiana and Illinois 
communities. On Wednesday, March 15, 2000, these men will be honored at 
the 2000 Legal Community Recognition dinner, a benefit for the Calumet 
Council, Boy Scouts of America. This event, chaired by David E. 
Wickland, will be held at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in 
Munster, IN.
  John Francis Hilbrich, a northwest Indiana native, has dedicated his 
life to serving his community and his country. After completing his 
undergraduate work cum laude at the University of Notre Dame, he 
enrolled in their distinguished law program which he successfully 
completed in 1951. Mr. Hilbrich was admitted

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to the bar later that year. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army as a 
Counter-Intelligence Special Agent from 1951-53. He later became the 
Lake County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney as well as a member of the 
Diocesan Council, Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary. Mr. Hilbrich is 
currently a partner at the Hilbrich, Cunningham, and Schwerd law firm 
in Portage, IN.
  In addition to his impressive career achievements, John Hilbrich has 
always used his skills to improve his community. He is a charter member 
on the Board of Directors for the Lake County Bar Association. Mr. 
Hilbrich is also a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law 
section of the Indiana Bar Association. He is a proud member of the 
National Diocesan Attorney Association and a Regional Director for Bank 
One.
  William J. Borah was born and raised in Calumet City, IL. In 1971, he 
graduated with a bachelors degree in history from Christian Brothers 
University in Memphis, TN. He subsequently attended the University of 
Saint Louis, where he earned his education administration degree as 
well as a masters degree in history. He went on to receive his Juris 
Doctor from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1982.
  In addition to owning his own law firm where he performs a multitude 
of tasks, Mr. Borah has taken an active interest in helping youth. He 
taught History at St. Louis High School from 1971-76, where he received 
the Superb Teacher Award. From 1976-79 he served as the Dean of 
Instruction at Frontier Community College in Fairfield, IL. In addition 
to carrying a full course schedule during his law school years, Mr. 
Borah served as a Dorm Director at Christian Brothers University.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending John F. Hilbrich and William J. Borah for their 
lifetime commitment to service in Northwest Indiana and Illinois, 
respectively. Our communities have greatly benefited from their 
selflessness and dedication.

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