[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. NOWAK

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                         HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding author, John F. Nowak from the city of Lowell.
  Mr. Nowak is the author of ``Jasiu,'' an autobiography honoring his 
education and experiences as a child and later his adult years. I know 
the city of Lowell, as I was born and raised there. It is a proud 
immigrant city, with a rich history. It was very prominent in the 19th 
century and was renowned for it's robust mill industry. Today, for many 
families, it remains a symbol for people to work hard and achieve one's 
goals.
  I make this point, Mr. Speaker, for I feel that just as there are 
many families of this region who have made historic contributions to 
our country, Mr. Nowak has made his own contribution. Mr. Nowak served 
as a member of the Armed Forces and was a Federal employee to our 
Government. I believe that by writing and publishing ``Jasiu,'' Mr. 
Nowak has achieved a lifetime goal. A goal that few of us ever achieve.
  In his book, Mr. Nowak tells a number of interesting stories about 
his experiences as a young Polish-American boy growing up in the 
1930's, his adult years in the Air Force while stationed in North 
Africa and his volunteer efforts working to preserve the environment. 
His light-hearted philosophy makes ``Jasiu'' a work that is spirited 
and entertaining, despite the trials and tribulations he encounters.
  Mr. Nowak graduated from Lowell High School and after returning to 
civilian life, he earned an associates degree in business 
administration from Merrimack College. He then went on to receive two 
subsequent bachelor degrees--one in liberal arts from Merrimack College 
and the other in sociology from River College.
  I commend Mr. Nowak's drive and ambition, as well as his love of 
learning. His sense of human understanding gives his book a genuine 
quality and paints a portrait of a man who has lived and accomplished 
much. I extend my congratulations to John Nowak on the publication of 
his book.

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