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HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT

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On 2024-12-18, Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, foreign policy.

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HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7321-H7322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Garcia) for 5 minutes. Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the president of the Village of Hinsdale, Illinois, Thomas Cauley, Jr., who will be retiring at the end of this year. President Cauley is currently serving his fourth term, and he previously served on the Village of Hinsdale's board for 2 years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois' College of Law. As a lawyer, he has had a successful career representing numerous entities and is now head of his own law firm. As president of Hinsdale, he has played an essential role in ensuring its residents have a local government connected to the community and responsive to resident needs. Mr. Speaker, I thank President Cauley for the critical work he has done to transform lives and honorably represent the Village of Hinsdale. Honoring the Life of David C. Perry Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I lost a friend, mentor, and man who cared about making Chicago and Chicagoland a better, more livable location, Dr. David C. Perry. David was an urban planner who spent the last 12 years of his life leading the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois- Chicago and bridging the gap across academia, community, and practice. When I enrolled in the master's in urban planning program at UIC, Professor Perry was one of my favorites. His belief in involving and informing communities to help address the problems they faced had an important impact on my professional development, and it is a concept I have consistently practiced as an elected official. Professor Perry was a prolific writer who addressed topics such as economic development, race, politics, urban violence, and public infrastructure in American cities. Professor Perry will be sorely missed. My wife and I are thinking about his wife, Judy, his children, and his grandchildren during this difficult time. Honoring the Life of Fred Lee Adams Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of a great friend and community activist, Fred Lee Adams, who passed away on November 24. Fred was born in segregated Mississippi in 1934 and later moved to Chicago. Having experienced the worst of Jim Crow growing up, Fred became an organizer looking to improve the conditions of his community in Chicago. He became part of the Corkery Elementary School's Men's Club, a group of mentors who organized sports teams in the school in my neighborhood of Little Village in North Lawndale. In 1982, Fred joined my friend and community leader Rudy Lozano and me as a member of the 22nd Ward Independent Political Organization, and he remained one of its core members. The following year, together, we worked to elect the first Black mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington. Fred continued working to help elect Presidents, mayors, Governors, State senators, aldermen, and Congressmen until his death. I believe some of the strongest brotherhoods are forged in the heat of fighting for our communities and in the struggle for social justice. Fred L. Adams was my brother, and he will live in my memory forever. Honoring Pace's 40th Anniversary Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today, I celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pace, the public transportation agency that provides bus and paratransit services in the Chicago metro area. For many in the suburbs, it is the only mode of transportation. For four decades, Pace has been a vital part of our public transportation network in the region, offering safe and efficient services that connect communities, reduce traffic, and promote environmental sustainability. As ridership surges to its highest levels since the pandemic, reaching more than 2 million riders in October, Pace is expanding service hours and frequency in Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. [[Page H7322]] As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and cofounder of the Future of Transportation Caucus, I believe that riders have the right to affordable and environmentally responsible transit options like Pace to get to their jobs, schools, and homes. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to Pace's future innovations, improvements, and expansion of services, and I congratulate them on their 40th anniversary. ____________________

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HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7321-H7322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING HINSDALE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CAULEY ON HIS RETIREMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Garcia) for 5 minutes. Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the president of the Village of Hinsdale, Illinois, Thomas Cauley, Jr., who will be retiring at the end of this year. President Cauley is currently serving his fourth term, and he previously served on the Village of Hinsdale's board for 2 years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois' College of Law. As a lawyer, he has had a successful career representing numerous entities and is now head of his own law firm. As president of Hinsdale, he has played an essential role in ensuring its residents have a local government connected to the community and responsive to resident needs. Mr. Speaker, I thank President Cauley for the critical work he has done to transform lives and honorably represent the Village of Hinsdale. Honoring the Life of David C. Perry Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I lost a friend, mentor, and man who cared about making Chicago and Chicagoland a better, more livable location, Dr. David C. Perry. David was an urban planner who spent the last 12 years of his life leading the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois- Chicago and bridging the gap across academia, community, and practice. When I enrolled in the master's in urban planning program at UIC, Professor Perry was one of my favorites. His belief in involving and informing communities to help address the problems they faced had an important impact on my professional development, and it is a concept I have consistently practiced as an elected official. Professor Perry was a prolific writer who addressed topics such as economic development, race, politics, urban violence, and public infrastructure in American cities. Professor Perry will be sorely missed. My wife and I are thinking about his wife, Judy, his children, and his grandchildren during this difficult time. Honoring the Life of Fred Lee Adams Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of a great friend and community activist, Fred Lee Adams, who passed away on November 24. Fred was born in segregated Mississippi in 1934 and later moved to Chicago. Having experienced the worst of Jim Crow growing up, Fred became an organizer looking to improve the conditions of his community in Chicago. He became part of the Corkery Elementary School's Men's Club, a group of mentors who organized sports teams in the school in my neighborhood of Little Village in North Lawndale. In 1982, Fred joined my friend and community leader Rudy Lozano and me as a member of the 22nd Ward Independent Political Organization, and he remained one of its core members. The following year, together, we worked to elect the first Black mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington. Fred continued working to help elect Presidents, mayors, Governors, State senators, aldermen, and Congressmen until his death. I believe some of the strongest brotherhoods are forged in the heat of fighting for our communities and in the struggle for social justice. Fred L. Adams was my brother, and he will live in my memory forever. Honoring Pace's 40th Anniversary Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today, I celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pace, the public transportation agency that provides bus and paratransit services in the Chicago metro area. For many in the suburbs, it is the only mode of transportation. For four decades, Pace has been a vital part of our public transportation network in the region, offering safe and efficient services that connect communities, reduce traffic, and promote environmental sustainability. As ridership surges to its highest levels since the pandemic, reaching more than 2 million riders in October, Pace is expanding service hours and frequency in Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. [[Page H7322]] As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and cofounder of the Future of Transportation Caucus, I believe that riders have the right to affordable and environmentally responsible transit options like Pace to get to their jobs, schools, and homes. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to Pace's future innovations, improvements, and expansion of services, and I congratulate them on their 40th anniversary. ____________________