[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO TED AND MARION SOBANSKI

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to two 
outstanding individuals, Ted and Marion Sobanski who will be honored by 
the Polish Legion of American Veterans Heritage Committee on October 
20, 1996.
  By honoring them with the Outstanding Couple of the Year Award, the 
Polish Legion of American Veterans Heritage Committee is paying tribute 
to Ted and Marion for their many years of voluntary service and 
dedication to their community.
  Ted and Marion have been happily married since March 1933. They have 
been blessed with five children, five grandchildren, seven great 
grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren.
  Ted worked at Liberty Banking Co. for over 40 years and has led many 
clubs and organizations, many of which he is still active in. He has 
been president of the Blue Star Dads Club and the South Side Business 
Mens Club. Ted is currently the president of the Polish National 
Alliance, Council No. 8 as well as the treasurer of Polish Fest, one of 
Milwaukee's large ethnic festivals.
  Following her four sons entering into service, Marion joined the Blue 
Star Mothers of America. She held all offices in this national 
organization and in 1980 was elected president. Marion also volunteered 
for the Veterans Administration Medical Center for 28 years, where she 
was known by everyone as ``the sewing lady on the 9th Floor.'' She 
served as the president of the South Side Business Womens Club and was 
selected as the Polish American Woman of the Year in 1992.
  The Polish Heritage Program which has made an excellent choice in 
honoring Ted and Marion has brought together many members of various 
organizations and community leaders to celebrate this occasion. Ted and 
Marion have shown exemplary commitment to their heritage and their 
community, and I am proud to have them as constituents of the Fourth 
Congressional District in Wisconsin.
  Congratulations, Ted and Marion, this is an award that is truly well 
deserved.

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