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HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN

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On 2026-04-27, Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered housing, crime and justice.

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HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Michael Herman on his work with Chicago House as acting Chief Executive Officer for seven years, serving communities impacted by HIV/AIDS in Chicago. Mr. Herman grew up in a large Irish, German, Lithuanian, and Catholic family that put an emphasis on family, faith, and education. Living in Chicago's Southwest side, Mr. Herman attended school at the church across the street from his childhood home. He entered the seminary at a young age, eventually attending college seminary at Loyola University, and moving on to getting his Master of Divinity. In 1989, Mr. Herman was ordained as a Catholic priest and went on to serve the Hispanic communities of Chicago. Valuing service but wanting to live as a gay man, Mr. Herman left active ministry and became Chicago House's Chief Development Officer (CDO), serving the LGBTQ+ community and those vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. During his time as CDO at Chicago House, Mr. Herman also became Vice President of Philanthropy at Kohl Children's Museum. In 2019, Michael took the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Chicago House. Mr. Herman's work with Chicago House has improved the lives of thousands of Chicagoans affected by HIV and AIDS. Serving as CEO, he led Chicago House's efforts to end the AIDS epidemic in Illinois by 2030, while also providing housing support, healthcare, employment counseling, and care for transgender individuals. Continuing to embrace his lifelong values of family, faith, and education, Mr. Herman's work has touched vulnerable communities across Chicago. Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me to congratulate Michael T. Herman on his seven years as the Chicago House CEO. Mr. Herman is a striking example of leadership and service to one's own community. ____________________

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HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE WORK OF MICHAEL T. HERMAN ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Michael Herman on his work with Chicago House as acting Chief Executive Officer for seven years, serving communities impacted by HIV/AIDS in Chicago. Mr. Herman grew up in a large Irish, German, Lithuanian, and Catholic family that put an emphasis on family, faith, and education. Living in Chicago's Southwest side, Mr. Herman attended school at the church across the street from his childhood home. He entered the seminary at a young age, eventually attending college seminary at Loyola University, and moving on to getting his Master of Divinity. In 1989, Mr. Herman was ordained as a Catholic priest and went on to serve the Hispanic communities of Chicago. Valuing service but wanting to live as a gay man, Mr. Herman left active ministry and became Chicago House's Chief Development Officer (CDO), serving the LGBTQ+ community and those vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. During his time as CDO at Chicago House, Mr. Herman also became Vice President of Philanthropy at Kohl Children's Museum. In 2019, Michael took the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Chicago House. Mr. Herman's work with Chicago House has improved the lives of thousands of Chicagoans affected by HIV and AIDS. Serving as CEO, he led Chicago House's efforts to end the AIDS epidemic in Illinois by 2030, while also providing housing support, healthcare, employment counseling, and care for transgender individuals. Continuing to embrace his lifelong values of family, faith, and education, Mr. Herman's work has touched vulnerable communities across Chicago. Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me to congratulate Michael T. Herman on his seven years as the Chicago House CEO. Mr. Herman is a striking example of leadership and service to one's own community. ____________________