[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24417]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. ``BILL'' MAIO

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                           HON. HENRY J. HYDE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
service of Mr. William J. ``Bill'' Maio, a community leader and 
dedicated servant on behalf of the people of DuPage County, Illinois. 
In 25 years of selfless public service, he has shown himself to be a 
man of great energy, conviction and action.
  Mr. Maio began his public service as a member of the school board for 
the Village of Wood Dale, Illinois. During his subsequent years in 
elective office, Mr. Maio served as a member of the DuPage County Board 
including a stint as its vice chairman. He also served as chairman of 
the Government Efficiency Committee, helping to save millions for the 
taxpayers.
  In addition to his years of public service, Mr. Maio has also 
dedicated his enormous talent and energy to vital community and civic 
organizations. He has served as a past president of the Wood Dale 
Chamber of Commerce, as well as past president of the Wood Dale Lions 
Club. Mr. Maio has played an active role in the lives of the youth in 
his community, taking time out to coach and manage Little League teams.
  A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Maio, first served his nation 
faithfully from 1966-1968 in the United States Army as a member of the 
4th Division, as well as the 579th Ordnance Company of the Advanced 
Weapons Support Group. He was recalled to service in 1970 and assigned 
to the 12th Special Forces Group. Mr. Maio is a lifelong member of the 
American Legion and Vietnam Veterans Association. With his wife of 35 
years, Gail, the pair have a daughter, Kim.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of myself and the residents of the Sixth 
Congressional District of Illinois, I would like to extend my heartfelt 
thanks and very best wishes to Mr. William J. ``Bill'' Maio for his 
years of devotion and enthusiastic service to the people of DuPage 
County.

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