[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9840-9841]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MR. LOU VIVERITO, A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT FOR 42 YEARS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a public servant and 
a good friend, Lou Viverito. After 16 years of service in the Illinois 
State Senate, Mayor Brady and the citizens of Bedford Park will name 
73rd Street at Central Avenue after Mr. Viverito. Such an honor is an 
appropriate recognition for a champion for his constituents, as Mr. 
Viverito has been for the last 42 years.
  After serving bravely in the Korean War and receiving multiple 
decorations, Mr. Viverito began his political career in 1965. He was 
elected as Stickney Township Democratic Committeeman in 1970 and 
quickly stood out as a force in local politics. Since 1973, Mr. 
Viverito has served as President of Stickney's Public Health District 
where he has made some of his greatest contributions. Thousands of 
people receive health care through Stickney's high quality facilities 
every year. As a landmark of his life's work, a brand new clinic, 
completely paid for, will open later this month in large part due to 
the efforts of Mr. Viverito.
  In 1994, he was elected as an Illinois State Senator and served until 
his retirement this year. Mr. Viverito's distinguished career in the 
Illinois State Senate was characterized by dedicated service and 
several honorable distinctions. He served as Minority Whip for the 
Senate Democratic Caucus and as Assistant Majority Leader and was a 
leader on healthcare issues in Illinois for years.
  Beyond his service in Illinois' legislative body, Mr. Viverito has 
held several other public positions, including Stickney Township 
Supervisor, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of 
Greater Chicago, and Member of the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals. 
Mr. Viverito is well-known in Chicago due to his civic participation, 
and his work ethic and infectious smile have made him a beloved member 
of the Chicago community. He resides with his wife, Carolyn, in the 
City of Burbank. He also has three grown children and five grandsons.
  At tomorrow's ceremony, Mayor Brady of Bedford Park will properly 
honor Mr. Viverito by renaming a street and holding a reception for 
him. Please join me in honoring Mr. Viverito as a public servant whose 
deeds will

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be remembered for years to come throughout Chicago and Illinois. May he 
enjoy tomorrow's ceremony in his honor and may he enjoy a long and 
fulfilling retirement.

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