[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 13, 1994]
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   SALUTE TO LEON P. KLEMENTOWICZ, GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 1994 PULASKI 
                                 PARADE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Leon P. 
Klementowicz, a special constituent of mine, who has played an 
extremely active part in improving the lives of all New Yorkers. This 
year is particularly special as Mr. Klementowicz serves as grand 
marshal of the 1994 Pulaski parade.
  Born to immigrant parents in the Bronx, NY, Leon Klementowicz was an 
active participant of the St. Adalbert's parish. After finishing high 
school he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He served 
as a combat sergeant in the 3d Infantry Division, serving in Italy, 
France, Germany, and ending his tour in Austria. Mr. Klementowicz 
received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry 
Badge.
  After the war he returned home and married Irene Nieminski. Today he 
is the proud father of three daughters, one son, and the grandfather of 
three grandchildren. In 1958 Mr. Klementowicz purchased the John 
Smolenski Funeral Home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He, along with his wife 
Irene, have been active members of the Greenpoint community ever since.
  He is a trustee of the Sts. Cyril and Methodius parish, and member of 
several organizations, including the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, the 
American Legion, the Polish Legion of American Veterans, and Smolenski 
Democratic Club. In addition, Mr. Klementowicz is a director of the 
Polish and Slavic Center, which boasts over 30,000 members. He is also 
a member of the Pulaski Business and Professional Men, where he was 
honored as their Man of the Year. He has been so active in efforts to 
assist newly arrived Polish immigrants in adjusting to life in the 
United States that he has received a medal from the Polish Government.
  Participating in his first Pulaski parade in 1938, Mr. Klementowicz 
has been an active member of the Pulaski parade committee for over 35 
years. He has been in charge of the parade Mass in St. Patrick's 
Cathedral and has been active as one of the parade's directors for many 
years.
  In assisting the Greenpoint parade committee, he has helped to make 
the Greenpoint contingent one of the most active and well prepared 
groups in the parade. I am confident that with Mr. Klementowicz as 
grand marshal, this year's Pulaski parade will be one of the best 
parades ever held.

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