[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5616]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JOHN ``JAY'' DALICANDRO

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long and 
distinguished career of John ``Jay'' Dalicandro. Mr. Dalicandro, who 
honorably serves the Village of Elmwood Park as village manager, plans 
to retire this June after 23 years of service.
  A native of Elmwood Park, Jay has remained a part of the community 
throughout his life. To date Mr. Dalicandro is the longest-serving 
Village Manager Elwood Park has ever had and his retirement will leave 
some big shoes to fill. Jay is admired by those in his community for 
his enduring devotion to the Village of Elmwood Park and his service is 
to be commended.
  During his tenure as Village Manager, Jay has done a tough job very 
well. He has been responsible for day-to-day operations of the Village 
of Elmwood Park. Most people in Jay's position remain as Village 
Manager for a short stint before moving on to another position, but 
Jay's commitment to the people of Elmwood Park for the past 23 years 
demonstrates his sincere devotion to the wellbeing of the community.
  Mr. Dalicandro's vision for the Village of Elmwood Park has impressed 
his peers and ensured a bright future for the Village. Jay's 
accomplishments as Village Manager include establishing the Village's 
first tax increment finance district, superb handling of the Villages 
finances, and a commitment to establishing new parkland for the 
Village. In addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Dalicandro has 
succeeded in ensuring the Village's fiscal stability by consistently 
staying under budget.
  Jay is credited as being the man who brought the Village of Elmwood 
Park into the 21st century. His colleagues recognize the hard work he 
has invested into the community. Undoubtedly, the impact Jay has had on 
the Village of Elmwood Park will be seen for years and decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jay 
Dalicandro and his commitment to public service in his community. The 
devotion he has demonstrated to his work in the Village serves as an 
example to us all.

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