[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1525]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MR. WILLIAM T. LICHTER

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor William Lichter for 
his 29 years of devoted service to the Village of Lombard, Illinois.
  In early life, Bill served as Assistant City Manager for Mentor, Ohio 
and Administrative Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a 
bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont. He then earned a 
Master's degree in Political Administration from American University 
and is also currently a Ph.D. candidate at Northern Illinois 
University.
  Bill Lichter began his service to the Village of Lombard on January 
7, 1985, when he became its ninth Village Manager. Since that day, he 
has served with vision and fortitude for over 22 years.
  Through the years, Bill has been an insightful observer, keen in his 
understanding of the long-term challenges facing the Village. 
Throughout his career, he has tackled these challenges with deft skill, 
deep understanding, and strong personal integrity.
  While Lombard has gone through change after change over the years, 
one thing has remained the same. Bill Lichter has kept a steady hand to 
the wheel, advising the Village Board and working tirelessly for the 
benefit of his community.
  Bill has had many accomplishments over the years, though they are too 
numerous to list exhaustively. Chief among them, however, are his 
success in improving the Village's long-term financial forecasting and 
management and his rewarding efforts to promote local economic 
development.
  Bill Lichter has been an advocate for the people of Lombard since his 
very first days in office more than two decades ago. In his time with 
the Village, he has affected countless lives and left an indelible 
impression on Lombard and its residents.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Bill Lichter is a 
remarkable man who has dedicated his life to serving the people of 
Lombard. Please join me in honoring this unsung hero for his 
extraordinary career and wishing him every happiness in the well 
deserved respite of his retirement.

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