[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 70 (Monday, May 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            JANET BANACH NAMED 1995 POLISH WOMAN OF THE YEAR

                                 ______


                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                           Monday, May 1, 1995
  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Janet 
Banach on being named 1995 Polish Woman of the Year by the ladies 
auxiliary of the Polish National Alliance--Milwaukee Society.
  Janet Banach is a person who is genuinely committed to well-being of 
others and to the betterment of her community. By selecting Janet as 
the 1995 Polish Woman of the Year, the Milwaukee Society--ladies 
auxiliary is rightfully recognizing a person who has devoted her time 
and talents to a wide variety of worthwhile activities.
  Over the years, Janet Banach has been actively involved in a number 
of organizations dedicated to assisting the needy and less fortunate. 
Through her volunteer involvement with organizations such as the 
American Red Cross, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the SHARE Program, 
and the South Community Organization, Janet has transformed her concern 
for others into effective action. Through her involvement as a Cub 
Scout and Brownie leader Janet has helped to prepare our community's 
future leaders for the challenges that lay ahead.
  Janet has also shown herself to be a person committed to her Catholic 
faith and her Polish-American heritage. Janet is a long-time member of 
Milwaukee's Holy Spirit Parish. Both she and her husband take an active 
role in sharing their faith with others through their parish 
activities. In addition, through her involvement with organizations 
such as the Polish National Alliance--Milwaukee Society and Polish 
Festivals Inc., Janet plays an active role in keeping Milwaukee's 
Polish-American heritage alive.
  I would like to commend Janet on her outstanding and worthwhile 
achievements and I congratulate her on being named 1995 Polish Woman of 
the Year.


                          ____________________