[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5288]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              MAYOR PRADEL

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor A. George Pradel 
of the city of Naperville, Illinois.
  A lifelong Naperville resident, Mayor Pradel has spent his life in 
service to the community that he loves.
  George was born and raised in Naperville, and after a 3-year detour 
in the Marine Corps, he returned home to become a police officer. Known 
around town as ``Officer Friendly,'' he served on the force for 30 
years. One of his proudest achievements during his time as an officer 
was the dedication of Safety Town, a miniature town that teaches 
children about public safety and how to avoid danger.
  In 1995, he was first elected and has served as mayor for a record-
setting 20 years, during a time of great expansion and growth for the 
city. The mayor has led Naperville with his signature mix of charm and 
compassion. His annual tradition of delivering the State of the City 
Address in a tuxedo and silk tophat will certainly be missed.
  Mayor Pradel is also a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pat, and 
is a dedicated father to his children and foster children.
  Mayor Pradel, as you step down and spend time with your family, know 
that your dedication to the community and know that your energy and 
enthusiasm for serving Naperville will never be forgotten.

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