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Costello presents military medals to World War II veteran Orloff L. Offerding of Red Bud in a ceremony at the Red Bud VFW.
Costello was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing his support of ongoing construction on the Chain of Rocks Canal Levee.
The certificate was presented by, Alan Dunstan, Madison County Board Chairman, Helen Hawkins, Madison County Board Member, Terry Thweatt, President of the Chouteau, Nameoki and Venice Drainage and Levee District, Troy Glendening, Drainage and Levee District Trustee, and Jack Oller, Drainage and Levee District Trustee.
Costello receives the Illinois Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture" Award.
Pictured (l-r) are: Jack McCormick, Ellery Hawkins, Glenn Meyer, Congressman Costello, Ken Hartman, Jr., Larry Hasheider, Chuck Spencer, and Greg Guenther.
Costello meets with Terry Jones, from Chester, and Captain Ron Clark of the Murphysboro Fire Department at a breakfast held as part of the 2006 National Burn Camp. The Burn Camp is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Costello presents military medals to Ronnie Wisdom, son of U.S. Army veteran, Memphis Wisdom.
Costello presents military medals to the family of U.S. Army veteran, George Muertz.
Pictured with Congressman Costello are Charles Muertz's wife, Treva, and his children, Chris, Michelle and Lori.
Costello and USDA Rural Development Director Doug Wilson present a check representing financing from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Sparta Mayor Randy Bertetto.
Costello presents a check representing funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Williamson County Regional Airport Manager Doug Kimmel and members of the Airport Board.
Congressman Costello signs the Wall of Hope banner. This banner will become part of the Wall of Hope in Washington, DC, to raise awareness in the fight against cancer.
Dedication ceremony for a monument which recognizes and honors ongoing support of Scott Air Force Base in the war on terror.
Pictured are (left to right) - Laborer's International Regional Representative, Glyn Ramage, IL State Representative, Wyvetter Younge, St. Clair County Board Chairman, Mark Kern, 375th Commander of Scott Air Force Base, Col. Alan Hunt, Congressman Costello, St. Clair County Transit Board Chairperson, Delores Lysakowski, Mascoutah Labor Local Business Agent, John Lents.
Nicolas Beck, a German student participating in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, met with Congressman Costello on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
Leroy Blinn Sr., a World War II veteran from Herrin, receiving his military medals at a ceremony during the Super Flag Day Ceremony held at the Roan Center in West Frankfort.
Pictured are, (standing) Rep. John Bradley, Congressman Costello and Sen. Gary Forby. Seated are Leroy Blinn Sr. and his wife, Shirley
Costello presents a USDA Intermediary Re-lending Program (IRP) Loan check to officials with the Franklin County Economic Development Organization (FREDCO).
Pictured holding the check with Congressman Costello are Allan Patton, Chairman of FREDCO, and IL Rep John Bradley. Also pictured are; James “Rusty” Wanstreet of USDA, and FREDCO Board Members, David Bauer, Ken Burzynski, Marion Poggas and Stephen Mitchell.
Senior Airman John J. Hitchens is recognized by Costello, in his Washington D.C. office, for his efforts in securing a top Defense Department rating for Scott Air Force Base.
Presentation of Grand Prize Award to Ryan Culbertson, of Belleville Township High School West , at the 2006 "Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition.
Dustin Tripp and Robert Tiberend, with the Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, met with Costello on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
Alan Wattles, with the Monroe County Electric Cooperative, met with Costello on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
Mark Stallions and Gilbert Kroening, with the Egyptian Electric Cooperative, met with Costello on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
Robert Inman, Larry Fisher, Richard Moss and Chris Boyd, with the Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative, met with Costello on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.
US Congressman Jerry Costello visits Southern Illinois University Research Park on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Costello has secured over $2 million in funding for infrastructure development in the research park. When completed, the park is expected to have over $40 million in new construction and 1,200 new jobs with an annual payroll of $45 million. It is expected to have an economic impact of $90 million each year on Southern Illinois.
Costello presents military medals to Air Force veteran, Howard D. Bateman, of Belleville.
Pictured are Howard Bateman, Congressman Costello, and Mr. Bateman's wife, Janet.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting was held at the St. Clair County Farm Bureau offices in Belleville. Tom Jett, Manager of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau, served as host.
Agricultural Advisory Committee members. Attending were Jim Odom, Franklin County, Vernon Mayer, Perry County, Larry Dietz, Jackson County, Dave Mueller, Madison County, Allan Toberman, St. Clair County, Marion Kennell, Williamson County, Lyle Wessel, Monroe County, Robert Inman, Pulaski County, and Mike Campbell, Madison County.
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discusses his role and duties as a United States Congressman with students at Morrison Elementary School in East St. Louis.
Costello was recognized for his leadership in the region at the annual Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner.
Costello made the keynote address at the annual dinner meeting of Belleville area community and business leaders, regarding accomplishments in the area last year and a look towards issues coming up in 2006.
Costello presents military medals for World War II veteran Benjamin E. Little, of Johnston City, to his son, Bennie Little.
Costello presents military medals for World War II veteran John Lorinski to Mr. Lorinski's nephew, Robert Lorinskas and his family.
Costello presents military medals to World War II veteran Wilbur (Wib) Alms, of Willisville.
Pictured is Wib Alms, his wife, Congressman Costello and representatives from the local American Legion.
Costello presents military medals to World War II veteran, Melbert Kueker, of Chester.
Costello presents military medals to Ferdinand “Fred” Aubuschon at his Belleville Congressional District Office.
Costello participates in dedication ceremonies for a new monument for Monroe County area veterans. The ceremony was held in Lakeview Park, Waterloo, Illinois.
Costello visited and spoke with the students of Ron Stellhorn's American Politics class at Waterloo High School.
Costello presented the Purple Heart medal to Norvell C. White of Madison, Illinois.
Pictured (standing left-right behind Norvell White) are his brothers, Bert and Charlie, his sister, Delores, and wife, Opal White with Congressman Costello.
Costello addresses the crowd at the ground breaking ceremonies for a new air traffic control tower located at St. Louis Downtown Airport, in Sauget, Illinois.
Costello participated in ground breaking ceremonies for a new air traffic control tower located at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
Breaking ground for the new tower are Hugh Scott, from the Metro Board of Commissioners, Joyce Scott - FAA Regional Administrator, Costello, Larry Salci - President and CEO of Metro, Mike Penn-Tower Manager.
