[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11747]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MAYOR PAUL GATTUSO, RECENTLY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE WEST 
                      CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2008

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Paul Gattuso, the 
Mayor of the Village of Westchester and an outstanding citizen of 
Illinois' Third Congressional District, for his recent appointment as 
President of the West Central Municipal Conference (WCMC) in west 
suburban Cook County, Illinois. Throughout his distinguished career, 
Mayor Gattuso has served his community with excellence and intelligence 
and I am pleased to recognize this most recent of his many 
accomplishments.
  Mayor Gattuso has a longstanding tradition of service to his 
community. He has served with distinction as the Mayor of Westchester 
since 2005. Prior to his election, he spent 10 years as a Village 
Trustee. He also supports a variety of local organizations, such as the 
Kiwanis Club and the Westchester Chamber of Commerce.
  In addition to his dedicated service to the community, Mayor Gattuso 
is a successful businessman. He has owned and operated a thriving 
restaurant, Pauls's Pizza and Hot Dogs, in Westchester for over 20 
years. The restaurant, a favorite among residents, proudly sponsors 
numerous youth and athletic organizations.
  The West Central Municipal Conference is a membership-supported 
association representing 36 municipalities and one township within west 
suburban Cook County. As President of the WCMC, Mayor Gattuso will use 
his passion for helping people to assist the WCMC in serving the needs 
of its various communities and providing valuable services to the 
citizens who work and live in the region. I am confident that under his 
leadership the WCMC will continue to be a successful council of 
governments.
  Mayor Gattuso is also a proud husband and father. His son is studying 
pre-law at Marquette University, while his daughter has a wonderful 
career in design.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Paul Gattuso as he begins his 
term as President of West Central Municipal Conference. His experience, 
knowledge, and commitment to the community will undoubtedly contribute 
greatly to a successful tenure.

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