[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1911-E1912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOSEPH KAMANSKY

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                              HON. JAY KIM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 1995

  Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Joseph 
Kamansky who on October 20, 1995, will be honored by the West End YMCA 
by being inducted into their Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Kamansky was born in Ontario in 1914 and attended Euclid 
Elementary School, Chaffey High School, and Chaffey Junior College. In 
partnership with his brother Louis, he began ranching in south Ontario. 
Five years later, in partnership with Fred Beal he began a 21-year 
career as the owner of a service station and garage. In 1962 he and his 
wife Rosalie, whom he married on August 1, 1936, began their successful 
real estate career. Joe quickly became active on many committees for 
the Inland Empire West Board of Realtors, and in 1975 was presented 
their first Realtor 

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Associate Award, followed with life membership in 1981 and membership 
for life by the California Association of Realtors in 1989. In 1976 Joe 
was elected to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors from the 
2d district where he served with distinction until 1978.
  The community and service to others has been a constant part of the 
life of Joe Kamansky. He was a sustaining member of the Girl Scouts and 
Boy Scouts for many years. He served on the board of directors of the 
West End Boys Club for 5 years, volunteered as a Little League coach 
for 5 years, officiated at the Chaffey High School Invitational track 
meet for 33 years, and for 10 years sponsored the Eagle Scout Annual 
Dinner. Throughout all of his civic and community involvement, Joe is 
most recognized for his more than 40 years of service as a member of 
the board of directors for the West End YMCA. In 1975, he was named the 
YMCA Man of the Year. He found that through the YMCA he could do the 
most to benefit the community, working hand in hand with the youth of 
our community, helping to sustain and nurture our young people. Joe has 
found that the friendships and good people in the community made for a 
fine and lasting YMCA. His dedication and enthusiasm will always be 
appreciated, and will be passed on to the youth of our neighborhoods.
  Joe truly deserves to be named to the West End YMCA Hall of Fame, and 
I salute his tireless efforts.

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