[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11955-11956]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF DR. GARY OBERG

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dedicated public 
servant from Crystal Lake, Illinois, Dr. Gary Oberg. Dr. Oberg has been 
a school board member for the past 30 years and this past April he 
concluded his service to Crystal Lake School District 155.

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  Since joining the board in 1985, Dr. Oberg has seen 36,000 students 
graduate from Community High School District 155, worked with six 
superintendents, and witnessed the transition from blackboards and 
overhead projectors to tablets and high-tech whiteboards.
  During his tenure, Dr. Oberg has been an exemplary leader and public 
servant. Dr. Oberg played a key role in building Prairie Ridge High 
School. While on the Building and Grounds Committee during that time, 
he helped incorporate principles of good environmental practices in its 
construction. He also oversaw the expansion of educational programs and 
schools including Cary-Grove High School's D and E wings, media center, 
and fine arts center, expansions at Crystal Lake South in 2003 and 
2006, and the opening of Haber Oaks alternative high school in 2008.
  Dr. Oberg has represented his community well and has been a strong 
voice for the City of Crystal Lake throughout his time in office. His 
long service to the students and families of Crystal Lake and to 
McHenry County is truly commendable. Although he is retiring, Crystal 
Lake will continue to benefit from his involvement as a member of the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
congratulating Dr. Gary Oberg on 32 years of public service and in 
wishing him all the best for the days ahead.

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