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CONGRATULATING JEFF ``THE IRONMAN'' DOWNER ON HIS RETIREMENT AS
GROUNDSKEEPER AT PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL AFTER 36 YEARS
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HON. CHERI BUSTOS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jeff ``The Ironman'' Downer on his retirement after 36 years as a Groundskeeper at Pekin Community High School.
Jeff started working at Pekin Community High School as a Groundskeeper in 1985 after graduating in 1977. His professionalism, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will make him difficult to replace. Jeff noticed when he first started work at the high school that the field was brown in the middle. It took two and a half years, but he was able to grow the field to be green and presentable for the students who use it. Jeff is respected because of his dedication to his profession and to the school, and is well-liked by everyone there. I commend Jeff for his hard work over the years to make Pekin Community High School a beautiful place where students are able to learn.
It is because of community leaders like Jeff Downer that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Jeff Downer on his retirement from Groundskeeping at Pekin Community High School.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 213
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