[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO MS. LADISLAVA POTASKI KRAWIEC

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                       HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 1995

  Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding American citizen as she approaches her 75th birthday. Now 
living in Ridgefield, NJ, Ms. Ladislava Potaski Krawiec has dedicated 
her life to serving her family and community. She served as a school 
and community nurse for 45 years until her retirement in 1987. At a 
time when women were not encouraged to attend college, Ms. Krawiec 
continued to develop her health care skills through schooling at 
various colleges throughout New Jersey. She eventually attained the 
title of head nurse at Belleville Hospital in charge of diabetes, 
arthritis, and general medicine.
  She did not allow her dedication to her career to interfere with her 
commitment to her family. After the birth of her first child in 1945, 
Ms. Krawiec became active in her local PTA and worked to strengthen the 
health care services in the Ridgefield community. After becoming a 
part-time nurse at her daughter's school, she decided to return to 
school at night and 4 years later graduated cum laude from Jersey City 
College with a BA in health education and school nursing.
  Even though Ms. Krawiec's children have grown into adulthood, and she 
has retired from her nursing career, her volunteer work still 
continues. She is currently serving in her 11th year as president of 
the American Legion Auxiliary and she chairs the SHARE program which 
provides low-cost meals for senior citizens.
  Ms. Krawiec's commitment to her family, job, and community serve as a 
model to all of us. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
wishing a happy and prosperous 75th birthday to Ms. Ladislava Potaski 
Krawiec.


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