[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 31, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E227-E228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 WILLIAM KOWALKOWSKI NAMED PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE MILWAUKEE COUNCIL 
                 OF SOUTHSIDE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 1995

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Mr. 
William Kowalkowski, on being named Person of the Year by Milwaukee's 
Council of Southside Advancement Associations.
  Milwaukee's south side has long been a place where people can count 
on the help and friendship of their neighbors. It is people like 
William Kowalkowski who have helped to keep this special quality alive 
in our community.
  Mr. Kowalkowski, through his many years of community service, has 
rightfully earned the respect and admiration of those around him. His 
outstanding work with charitable organizations such as the St. Joseph's 
Foundation and Polish Relief for Poland has benefitted the less 
fortunate, and those who were displaced by the upheaval of war. His 
involvement in numerous civic and cultural organizations such as the 
Pulaski Council, the Southside Businessmens 
[[Page E228]] Club, and the Polish-American Congress to name just a 
few, has helped to preserve the rich cultural heritage which make 
Milwaukee such a wonderful place to live.
  The list of honors which Mr. Kowalkowski has received is impressive 
to say the least. Bill has been honored over the years, by numerous 
State and local organizations such as the Wisconsin Fraternal Congress, 
the Pulaski Council, and the Southside Businessmens Club. In addition, 
his outstanding efforts on behalf of Polish-Americans and the people of 
Poland have earned him recognition by the Government of Poland. In 
1975, the Polish Government in exile presented Mr. Kowalkowski with the 
Gold Cross of Merit. Last year, Kowalkowski received the prestigious 
Knight's Cross of Merit for Service to the Polish Republic.
  In addition to his professional and civic achievements, Mr. 
Kowalkowski and his wife Felicia have raised a family of whom they can 
be proud. It is very fitting that the Council of Southside Advancement 
Association, an organization dedicated to the principle of community 
service, has honored William Kowalkowski as the Person of the Year.
  Congratulations, Bill, this is an honor that is well deserved!
  

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