[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19834]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE VILLAGE OF JUSTICE, ILLINOIS

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to salute the men and women 
of Justice, Illinois for their act of positive Americanism. Led by 
Mayor Mel VanAllen, Clerk Kathleen Svoboda, and my good and longtime 
friend Jeff Kranig, the village of Justice planned, organized, and 
presented a magnificent celebration of Americanism dedicated to our men 
and women fighting terrorism and defending our Nation and people around 
the world.
  This four-day long celebration included athletic events, cultural 
events, educational events, and culminated in a great parade and awards 
ceremony for the youth of the community. I was fortunate enough to be 
selected as parade marshal for this first annual Patriots weekend. I 
wish to thank the citizens of Justice for this great honor and express 
my sincere appreciation to them for all their hard work and dedication 
that brought this patriotic event to fruition. All residents of Justice 
should be very proud of their contribution to this unique and very 
special event.
  In closing, let me say my Tricorner hat is off and my trusty old 
colonial musket is raised in salute to the Mayor, the clerk, my old 
friend Jeff, and the residents of Justice, Illinois.

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