[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GERARD KLUPP

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 1996

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a lifelong 
friend and resident of Milwaukee, my hometown, Mr. Gerard Klupp, as he 
is honored as Person of the Year by the South Side Advancement 
Association at the 49th annual Lincoln Day banquet.
  Jerry Klupp is devoted to his family, his God, and his Nation. He is 
the proud father of two children and grandfather of five and has served 
his parish, St. Adalbert's, in many capacities. Enlisting in the Air 
National Guard in 1949, Jerry was activated into the Air Force in 1951, 
and was honorably discharged in 1953 as a sergeant. He is currently 
active in his American Legion Post and the AMVETS.
  Jerry Klupp is also a successful businessman. Working in his father's 
business, Frank J. Klupp & Sons, a construction firm, Jerry has had a 
personal, hands-on influence to many public and private projects, both 
big and small, in the Milwaukee area.
  Many Milwaukee civic organizations have also been graced with Jerry's 
service over the years. Beneficiaries of Jerry's gifts of time and 
talents include the South Side Business Club, the Milwaukee Society--
Polish National Alliance, the South Side Advancement Association, and 
Polish Fest.
  Mr. Speaker, Jerry Klupp's dedication to his community should serve 
as an example to us all.
  With all of this in mind, I am pleased to present Jerry Klupp with an 
American flag which has proudly flown over our Nation's Capitol. Keep 
up the good work, God Bless, and thanks for being a model citizen, 
Jerry.

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