IL HR0673

Illinois House of Representatives commends David J. Silverman, born October 6, 1952, a lifelong Joliet and Will County resident who graduated from Lewis University and The John Marshall Law School with high distinction

Founding member of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in Joliet, specializing in governmental affairs and serving as attorney of record for municipalities across Will County

Instrumental in securing $10 million for construction of a permanent control tower at Lewis University Airport (which handles over 100,000 aircraft operations annually) to replace an RV that was directing air traffic

Procured an additional $3 million to renovate the airport's north side, helping increase yearly revenue by 62% to over $3.3 million

Served as volunteer chair of the Joliet Regional Port District Board of Directors, Crime Stoppers of Will County Board, Easterseals Joliet Region, Grundy County Economic Development Corporation, and the Canal Corridor Association