[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 43 (Tuesday, April 19, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: April 19, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO LEONARD J. KATOSKI

 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am honored today to speak 
briefly about Leonard J. Katoski of Waterloo IA. Leonard was born in 
Gostynin, Poland on November 5, 1912 and arrived in Waterloo in 1913 
where he has lived and worked ever since.
  Leonard was greatly interested in golf and spent 12 years working as 
a caddie, a caddie master, and an assistant to three golf 
professionals.
  Leonard once wrote a critical letter to the editor of the Waterloo 
Courier concerning what he saw as indifference and ineffectiveness of 
the local park board regarding some of the parks. That letter caused a 
group to be formed, which Leonard headed for 2 years before being named 
to the park board. During the next 5 years he served on the park board, 
liaison between the park and the recreations boards, and chairman of 
the recreation commission. Finally, Leonard was appointed 
Superintendent of Parks, a position he would hold until his retirement, 
27 years later.
  His involvement and awards to have been extensive. He was named 
Public Servant of the Year by the Waterloo Chamber. He also became a 
charter member of the Cedar Valley Historical Society, serving as its 
chairman from 1992-1994, and was elected to the post of president. 
Leonard has also been active in the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, and 
St. Edwards Church.
  Leonard, married 48 years to Marguerite Clarahan has 4 children: 
Carol, Cathy, Peg, and William.
  I wish Leonard well and I want to thank him for all he has 
done.

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