Mike Quigley

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

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Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

in committee

Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).

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“Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who will travel to Washington, D.C. on May 20, 2026, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. These memorials were built to honor their courage and service to their country. The American Veteran is one of our greatest treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who will travel here on May 20, 2026, 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. Kenneth D. Agema, Robert D. Anderson, Dennis J. Archer, Darryl E. Backstrom, Larry C. Beall, Karl A. Berglund, Peter J. Bistolfo, William J. Bleecker, James G. Buer, Leonard Bunge, Edward J. Butler, Mario O. Candia, Michael B. Casale, Joseph D. Cecala, Sr., Daniel B. Clark, Michael A. Connelly, Thomas J. Connors, William J. Connors, Robert L. Coyer, Roger S. Dabrowski, Michael R. Del Castillo, Gerald Den Hamer, David Frank Dillman, Stephen J. Dionne, Patrick H. Dowd, Rodney H. Dowell, James B. Ferguson, Stephen H. Fleming, Jose A. Flores, Richard M. Friedman, William J. Gallagher, Jr., Carl V. [[Page E464]] Gatto, Dennis L. Hansen, Rickey Hardy, Robert J. Harrigan, James E. Harris, Jerry Hendershott, Michael J. Higgins, Robert M. Hinton, William N. Hobday, Robert C. Holliday, Robert H. Honzik, Jeffrey C. Isenhart, Hobie T. Jackson, Robert C. Keller, Arthur E. Kent, Harold F. Kern, James W. Keyser, Edward F. Kneip, Terry W. Knowles, Raymond J. Kolasinski, William R. Kot, Leonard Kukulka, Dennis J. Kwait, Paul T. La Falce, Donald F. Lundy, Denise M. Lynch, Wayne T. Macejak, John W. Mason, Douglas M. Massier, John A. McAndrews, Jr., William E. McCabe, Stanley J. McGraw, Terrence McLoughlin, Robert J. Mizgata, James C. Mladic, William J. Mladic, William T. Morrison, Othos E. Morrow, Richard J. Mrozinski, Jr., Steven F. Munz, Michael F. Napadow, Gary W. Nielsen, John J. Orlando, Thomas W. Osowski, George J. Palka, Joseph P. Palm, Brian A. Pate, Gregory L. Patras, William Perrill, Michael L. Pfeffer, Joseph W. Pisterzi, Trainimair C. Platte, Jr., James C. Prorok, Winston C. Rasmussen, Jack C. Rauscher, Sylvester Roach, John J. Rogan, Adrienne L. Rubinkowski, Terrence P. Ruettiger, Gerald L. Sandretto, Bruce A. Scariano, David Scariano, Donald A. Schoenfielder, Robert J. Schutte, William B. Sebrell, Lynetta Smith, Joseph J. Sowinski, Charles W. Speake, Raymond W. Stetz, Ronald W. Stevenson, Dennis D. Story, Douglas A. Strasburg, Donald J. Tira, Joel R. Tira, Robert J. Tracy, Michael B. Troth, James J. Utz, Maximo Valdez, Peter A. Van Merkestyn, Stanley Vaughn, Gregory J. Vickner, Thomas J. Wadman, William H. Webb, Richard K. Wilken, Jerome J. Wojtena, and Thomas M. Woods. ____________________”

2026-05-19 · Veterans

“Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate John Peller's 12 years of service as CEO of the AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC). As he transitions to the next step in his career, we look back at a career of committed service to AFC. After receiving a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, Mr. Peller joined AFC in 2005 and served at state and national levels as vice-president of policy, before becoming CEO in 2014. He led advocacy efforts, campaigning for those with HIV to be supported through federal and state healthcare systems. Additionally, Mr. Peller led the Getting to Zero Illinois initiative, a plan to end the statewide HIV epidemic by 2030. Mr. Peller has strived to amplify AFC's impact, expanding the scope of their services to include underrepresented factors that can prevent access to HIV treatment, including housing instability, racial inequalities, insurance, and dental care. He has overseen a truly transformational period for AFC and LGBT rights in Chicago. Over the course of his leadership, AFC's budget increased by 68 percent and staff increased by over 50 percent. AFC is now able to reach and serve over 9000 people annually. Mr. Peller has also helped advance federal reforms, including the Affordable Care Act. As a result of his longstanding and dedicated service, Mr. Peller was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2024 and will leave a legacy of unwavering service. He has greatly improved the quality of life and safety of healthcare across the country and especially in Chicago. His work will have a lasting impact on every community he has served over his career. Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me in congratulating John Peller on his two decades of service and his commitment to ending the HIV epidemic. [[Page E368]] ____________________”

2026-04-27 · Healthcare

“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. ____________________”

2026-04-27 · Healthcare