[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9884]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                        TRIBUTE TO CONNIE MOORE

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to commend Connie 
Moore of Bonnie, IL. On March 7, 2000, Connie was awarded the Illinois 
Women of Achievement award. Lt. Governor Corrine Wood and Mayor Jim 
Dycus of Bonnie presented Connie with the award at a ceremony and 
reception held in the rotunda of the State Capitol in Springfield.
  Connie was honored for demonstrating excellence in her professional 
and volunteer work and committing herself to enhancing her community. 
She was recognized for founding the Housing Rehabilitation Program and 
for serving as the secretary/treasurer of Bonnie for many years.
  I want to thank Connie for her commitment to serve her community. She 
is an example for all of us to follow.

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