[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN CELEBRATION OF TOWN OF NORMAL MAYOR CHRIS KOOS BEING NAMED AS AN 
              ENVIRONMENTAL HERO BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

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                       HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mayor Chris 
Koos of the Town of Normal, for being named by Governor Patrick Quinn 
as an ``Environmental Hero'' by the State of Illinois. The award is 
given in recognition of a strong commitment to the health and 
protection of the environment in Illinois.
   Through strong leadership and commitment to sustainable practices, 
Mayor Koos was at the forefront of creating a pedestrian-friendly 
community that has attracted Fortune 500 companies and over $200 
million in private investment. In addition, Uptown Normal is the first 
neighborhood in the United States to require Leadership in Energy and 
Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new buildings.
   Having had the opportunity to work with Mayor Koos, I know first-
hand that this award is well deserved. His dedication to innovative, 
cleaner and greener initiatives, has improved the quality of life for 
the citizens of the Town of Normal. For this, I commend him for his 
efforts and wish him and the Town of Normal continued growth and 
success for years to come.

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