Mike Quigley
Representative for Illinois · Democratic · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado for her kind remarks. Mr. Speaker, several years ago, a Chicagoan named Brian Wallach came to my office and shared the fact that he was just diagnosed with ALS, a devastating disease that steals a person's ability to move or speak.”
“After meeting with Brian and Sandra, I was convinced that ALS was not incurable. The research was just underfunded. I was moved by their dedication to each other and the cause. [[Page H4654]] Like too many families across the country, my family has been touched by neurodegenerative disease. I lost my father to Parkinson's.”
“In the last 5 years, ACT for ALS programs have helped people living with ALS to access promising therapies. They have created new methods for researchers to share their work and sustain critical natural history studies.”
“The passion David brought to his work protecting our city was also displayed in several other aspects of his life--whether it was through entertaining his family and friends, the jokes that kept his friends and family laughing, or riding his Harley around the country.”
“During his time in office, Mayor Richardson oversaw vast economic growth, the expansion of affordable housing, the protection of public space, and the restoration of environmental habitats, Mayor Richardson has also been a strong partner in bringing federal money and resources to Lake Barrington.”
“During his time in office, Mayor Richardson oversaw vast economic growth, the expansion of affordable housing, the protection of public space, and the restoration of environmental habitats, Mayor Richardson has also been a strong partner in bringing federal money and resources to Lake Barrington.”
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“Finally, I thank Representative Ken Calvert for his work on this with me in the House, and Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Murkowski for their work in the Senate. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' {time} 1620”
“In the last 5 years, ACT for ALS programs have helped people living with ALS to access promising therapies. They have created new methods for researchers to share their work and sustain critical natural history studies. Since we passed the first bill 5 years ago, we have been able to secure over $350 million in Federal funding for these programs. Today, we are voting on a bill to extend these programs for 5 more years. To everyone living with ALS who has advocated for this bill, I hope today's vote shows that Congress hears you and we are here for you and that, every once in a while, we break through. At those moments, I am proud to serve here. To Brian who is still with us fighting the disease and Sandra: Thank you for your tireless advocacy and big dreams.”
“After meeting with Brian and Sandra, I was convinced that ALS was not incurable. The research was just underfunded. I was moved by their dedication to each other and the cause. [[Page H4654]] Like too many families across the country, my family has been touched by neurodegenerative disease. I lost my father to Parkinson's. However, since I started working on the first Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, there hasn't been one Member of Congress whom I talked to who didn't have a personal story or know the impact of one of these diseases. Our bipartisan work on the first Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act broke through the bitter politics that can divide this place. I believe we have the opportunity to do that again today.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado for her kind remarks. Mr. Speaker, several years ago, a Chicagoan named Brian Wallach came to my office and shared the fact that he was just diagnosed with ALS, a devastating disease that steals a person's ability to move or speak. The average life expectancy at the time with someone diagnosed with ALS was 2 to 5 years. When Brian came to visit us in Congress, that was the reality he was facing. He cofounded an organization called I AM ALS with his wife, Sandra Abrevaya. Sandra's life changed overnight, too when she became an ALS caretaker. Since then, she cofounded a company to improve the care of people living with ALS. This awe-inspiring couple came to my office with a big idea to advance ALS research and access to treatments.”
“The city of Chicago and the Chicago Fire Department have lost a true hero that will be dearly missed. His legacy will be remembered by his family, friends, loved ones, colleagues, and the many lives he touched. I am forever grateful to David for the work that he did to protect our city and could not be prouder to have him as my constituent. ____________________”
“The passion David brought to his work protecting our city was also displayed in several other aspects of his life--whether it was through entertaining his family and friends, the jokes that kept his friends and family laughing, or riding his Harley around the country. David also displayed his dedication as an avid carpenter and the proprietor of Meyer Builders, a family business. His remarkable carpentry was even featured on HGTV's Windy City Rehab. David was a proud Chicagoan who loved cheering for hometown sports, including the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. Most importantly, he was a family man. He met his wife of 30 years, Kristen, at Lane Tech College Prep High School at the age of 16. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, a son, and his parents.”
“Before David rose through the ranks and became Captain of Truck 29, he was a Lieutenant on Truck 35, where he was not only known for his fearless leadership style, but also for his strong commitment to the Chicago Fire Department, the community he served, and his fellow firefighters. Chicago's firefighters put their lives on the line for us every single day and David spent his entire career protecting our property, communities, people, and city. He was described as a hero by his colleagues. I can only echo their sentiments and say that Chicago has lost one of our finest public servants. He leaves an unforgettable mark on the city of Chicago.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E362] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID J. MEYER ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of David John Meyer, Chicago Fire Department Captain. In 1996, David joined the Chicago Fire Department and committed nearly three decades of his life to serving the city of Chicago.”
“After 26 years of public service to the Village of Lake Barrington, Mayor Richardson is retiring on May 6, 2025. It is with immense respect that I honor Mayor Richardson for his service to Lake Barrington and our Nation. His leadership, compassion, and tireless work on behalf of others exemplify the ideals we strive for as Americans. ____________________”
“During his time in office, Mayor Richardson oversaw vast economic growth, the expansion of affordable housing, the protection of public space, and the restoration of environmental habitats, Mayor Richardson has also been a strong partner in bringing federal money and resources to Lake Barrington. Before his tenure as mayor, Kevin worked in and around politics at the national level, including as the Associate Counsel to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law of the U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee. During his time in Washington, D.C., Kevin met the love of his life, Lynne. Lynne and Kevin were married for 36 loving years, until she passed away last summer. Together, they raised two amazing daughters, Mary Ellen and Charlotte.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LAKE BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS MAYOR KEVIN RICHARDSON ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kevin C. Richardson upon his retirement as the Mayor of the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois. Mayor Richardson has been a steadfast leader of Lake Barrington, since he was sworn into village office on May 4, 1999, both as a Village Trustee and as Mayor.”
“After 26 years of public service to the Village of Lake Barrington, Mayor Richardson is retiring on May 6, 2025. It is with immense respect that I honor Mayor Richardson for his service to Lake Barrington and our Nation. His leadership, compassion, and tireless work on behalf of others exemplify the ideals we strive for as Americans. ____________________”
“During his time in office, Mayor Richardson oversaw vast economic growth, the expansion of affordable housing, the protection of public space, and the restoration of environmental habitats, Mayor Richardson has also been a strong partner in bringing federal money and resources to Lake Barrington. Before his tenure as mayor, Kevin worked in and around politics at the national level, including as the Associate Counsel to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law of the U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee. During his time in Washington, D.C., Kevin met the love of his life, Lynne. Lynne and Kevin were married for 36 loving years, until she passed away last summer. Together, they raised two amazing daughters, Mary Ellen and Charlotte.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LAKE BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS MAYOR KEVIN RICHARDSON ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kevin C. Richardson upon his retirement as the Mayor of the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois. Mayor Richardson has been a steadfast leader of Lake Barrington, since he was sworn into village office on May 4, 1999, both as a Village Trustee and as Mayor.”
“It is effective and important now to remember the Presidents who have echoed these warnings and these concerns. In FDR's last inaugural, he said that we have learned that to have a friend, we need to be a friend and that our welfare is dependent upon the welfare of nations far away. In John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, he talked of opposing any foe and supporting any friend to aid the causes of liberty. Finally, ironically, is the Reagan doctrine, which we have supported ever since, that we will support our allies against Soviet aggression at any cost. Unfortunately, the Reagan doctrine seems to be lost upon what was once the party of Reagan. It is for those reasons that we must continue this and do what we can to support our allies and our friends because it is in our interests, too. Mr. Speaker, I will finish with Slava Ukraini.”
“It has blamed Ukraine for starting the war. It has put absolutely no pressure on Putin to negotiate in good faith while it paused aid to Ukraine. The President has finally recognized what is obvious to the rest of the world: Putin is in no hurry to be engaged in peace talks. He knows he has a 4- or a 6-1 manpower advantage, and he treats his troops as cannon fodder. He knows that this administration will not provide another aid package. So, we have to ask ourselves: Why does this matter at this point? It is for the same reasons we fought the Second World War, to prevent a sovereign democratic nation from being wiped off the face of the Earth, for the same reason we formed NATO, and for the same reasons we formed the United Nations.”
“{time} 2045 We want peace but not with what would, in effect, be a message to autocrats and tyrants across the world that they have a green light to take lands [[Page H1679]] not their own. Recognizing that Putin's ambitions go well beyond Ukraine to Moldova, Georgia, the Baltics, and Poland, coupled with this administration's proclamation that, in effect, NATO is on its own. I paraphrase the concerns raised by Secretary Austin and General Milley that if we don't stop Putin's aggression now, then we will pay later with more blood and dollars. We must recognize at the same time that we simply can't trust Putin to keep a deal, which is why the security guarantees are so important. Indeed, our leadership here is a strategic and moral imperative, but this administration has never said who it wants to win this war.”
“Mr. Speaker, we want peace. Ukraine desperately wants peace but not as a result of what would be in effect a Putin-Russia victory. We want peace and not appeasement that would reward a brutal Russian invasion with land gains that officially recognize Crimea as Russia, with land gains that give de facto recognition to four other large areas. In time, then Putin would recognize his ability to come back and finish the job. We want peace but not without security assurances from the U.S. and its allies. We want peace but not without accountability. I stood on the grounds of Bucha and the mass grave. I have seen the flattened maternity hospital. I have learned of the tens of thousands of kids kidnapped by the Russians. These Ukrainian children were taken into Russia, never to see their families again.”
“Smith, John A. Tartaglione, Jonathan R. Tunney, Timothy M. Voncina, Guy E. Vorsanger, Frank J. Walters, Sr., Kenneth R. Watts, Martin E. Wehner, William R. Weimar, Desmond Westerkamp, Edward G. White, Danny P. Wolfe, and Richard A. Zordani. ____________________”
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“The American Veteran is one of our greatest treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled here on April 9 answered our Nation's call to service during one of its greatest times of need. From the Pacific Asian Theatre to the Korean Theater, these brave Americans risked life and limb, gave service, and sacrificed much, all while embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe them more gratitude than can ever be expressed. I welcome these brave veterans to Washington and to their memorials. I am proud to include in the Record the names of these men and women for all to see, hear, and recognize, and I call on my colleagues to rise and join me in expressing gratitude: Joseph J. Adduci, Robert J. Aksamit, Frank N. Allemana, James L. Ammirati, Dennis J. Antolec, Richard T. Arnold, Donald L. Axe, Gus G.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E291-E292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE VIETNAM AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS OF ILLINOIS ______ HON. MIKE QUIGLEY of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, April 7, 2025 Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2025, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials [[Page E292]] on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. These memorials were built to honor their courage and service to their country.”