[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: January 26, 1994]
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            ``SIG'' SAKOWICZ: A LIVING LEGACY AFTER 50 YEARS

   Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Sigmund ``Sig'' Sakowicz, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary in 
radio and show business. Over those 50 years, Sig has compiled a 
wonderful legacy in entertainment and service that has endeared him to 
Chicagoans and countless members of our Armed Forces.
  Currently heard throughout Chicagoland on WVVX-FM radio, Sig is 
easily one of Chicago's most enduring radio and television 
personalities. He has worked for no fewer than nine Chicago radio and 
television stations in his illustrious career, and his personable, 
critically acclaimed style has made him a favorite of listeners for 
years. The city of Chicago, the Cook County Board, and Illinois 
Governor Jim Edgar have all issued proclamations this year honoring 
Sig, and commending his service to Chicago.
  Sig's career as a military interviewer has taken him around the 
world. He visited Vietnam three times during the war there, and also 
conducted interviews of military personnel serving in Europe and the 
Caribbean. Sig's interview shows--such as the ``Army Show'' and 
``Flight 189''--were staple items on Armed Forces Radio and were beamed 
to servicemen and women everywhere.
  Sig Sakowicz has selflessly leant his time and talents to make life 
better for our men and women in uniform. He has been the emcee for 
nearly every Chicagoland military parade or related event in recent 
years, such as the Desert Storm parade, the Vietnam Veterans' parade, 
and two Veteran's Day celebrations in downtown Chicago. Sig also served 
as entertainment chairman for the Chicago USO, and narrated a 
documentary film on the Illinois National Guard that the Pentagon 
ordered sent to every Guard unit throughout the country.
  His exemplary record of service to his country has meant several 
notable military commendations for Sig. Both the Air Force and the 
Marine Corps named Sig their ``Man of the Year.'' In 1978, Sig was 
presented the Silver Helmet Award at the AMVETS National Convention in 
Washington.
  Sig is also a prominent member of Chicago's vibrant Polish-American 
community. He is presently the media director of the Polish National 
Alliance, and he was honored recently by both the Polish-American 
Congress and the Taste of Polonia for his efforts.
  Mr. President, I am proud to recognize Sig Sakowicz' patriotism and 
community service. His legacy is an inspiration to us all.

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