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Arthur George Pradel (c. 1938) was elected mayor of Naperville, Illinois in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 making him the longest-serving mayor of Naperville.〔"Election to fourth term will seal deal as longest-serving mayor for city" Kate R. Houlihan, ''Naperville Sun,'' April 18, 2007〕 A former Naperville Police officer and lifelong Naperville resident, Pradel is known for his many public appearances, friendly demeanor and his demonstrated enthusiasm for Naperville.〔"Pradel reaps rewards of popularity" Stacy St. Claire, ''Naperville Sun,'' April 14, 1999〕 ==Biography== Pradel grew up in Naperville, Illinois as the oldest of six children. After graduating from what is now Naperville Central High School, he served for three years in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1966 he joined the Naperville Police Department, where he spent much of his career visiting schools and speaking to children, earning him the nickname "Officer Friendly," a moniker that stuck for 28 years and became an asset in his future election as mayor.〔"'Officer Friendly' seeks new title - 'mayor' - Helping people made Pradel's career complete" Lorilyn Rackl, ''Daily Herald,'' February 24, 1995〕 In 1977, Naperville started Safety Town, and Mayor Rybicki named Pradel to be its first teacher. In 1992, Pradel underwent quadruple-bypass heart surgery. In 2006, he was hospitalized when doctors put in a stent after tests showed a blockage in one of his arteries. In February 2010, he was again hospitalized, and an angioplasty was performed to insert two additional stents. In 2013, Pradel was awarded an honorary degree from North Central College for his tireless devotion to Naperville and the college. In May of 2015, Pradel retired from Mayor, but is still making public appearances and even lead the 2015 Memorial Day Parade.〔http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-memorial-parade-st-0527-20150525-story.html〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「A. George Pradel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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