[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 77 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E963-E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO JOHN M. RUPCICH, 1996 OAK CREEK CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 30, 1996

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in tribute to 
Mr. John M. Rupcich, the 1996 Oak Creek Citizen of the Year.
  Mr. Rupcich, the chief executive officer of NDC, Inc., has given 
generously of his time and many talents over the years to enhance the 
lives of all who live and work in Oak Creek, WI. As a successful and 
well-respected businessman in our community, John has lent many a hand 
to the area's nonprofit and service organizations, for the betterment 
of their clients and the public at large.
  Mr. Rupcich, who was one of the driving forces behind the planning 
and construction of

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the beautiful, new Oak Creek Community Center, will be honored, very 
fittingly, at a recognition dinner at the community center on June 7.
  I look forward to joining John's many friends, business associates, 
and his family in paying tribute to him that evening.

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