[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO LUCILLE MATYAS ON HER RETIREMENT

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a longtime 
staff member in my district office, Lucille Matyas. Lucille has been an 
exceptional staff member in my office. She recently retired after 11 
years of exceptional service to the residents of the Third District of 
Illinois.
  Family has always been of the utmost importance to Lucille. Lucille 
is the wife of the late Richard A. Matyas, Sr. Lucille and her husband 
had three children, George A. Matyas, Richard A. Matyas, and Victoria 
A. Smith. She has two grandchildren, Richard and Reanna Matyas. While 
raising her three children, Lucille was involved in local activities 
and charities. In the past she has devoted her time to such groups as 
Clear Ridge Baseball, St. Rene Mother's Club, Girl Scouts, De La Salle 
High School Parent's Club, and the Maria High School Mother's Club. 
Lucille's dedication to these and other groups led to her involvement 
with politics on a local level. Lucille was a member of the 23d Ward 
Democratic Women's Organization as well as the Chicago Democratic 
Women's Organization. The VFW Women's Auxiliary and St. Rene's Alter 
and Rosary Society have also received the benefit of support and 
volunteer time from Lucille.
  Like a true Chicagoan, Lucille enjoys watching all Chicago sports 
teams and counts herself as one of the biggest Bulls fans in Chicago. 
Lucille enjoy's spending time with her family and friends. In her spare 
time Lucille plays bingo, is an avid reader of books, collects dolls 
with her daughter, and devotes quality time with her two grandchildren. 
Clearly, Lucille lives a life rich in experience and goodwill.
  Lucille has a great many plans for after her retirement, these 
include enjoying life, spending time with her grandchildren and 
visiting with friends and family. Additionally, Lucille plans on 
traveling and sightseeing around the United States. Finally Lucille 
will volunteer her spare time at local charities.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Lucille Matyas for her many years of dedicated 
service to the citizens of the Third District and to her family. With 
the combination of dedication to her community and family, Lucille is 
an inspiration and example to all. I will surely miss seeing her in my 
district office in Illinois. Lucille has truly been a joy to work with 
and her hard work and positive attitude have served my district well. I 
wish Lucille good luck in all of life's adventures.

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