[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E254]
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RAYMOND ``TIM'' GORECKI NAMED 1997 PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE COUNCIL OF 
                  SOUTH SIDE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 1997

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Raymond 
``Tim'' Gorecki, on being named one of the 1997 Persons of the Year by 
the Council of South Side Advancement Associations.
  By honoring Tim, the Council of South Side Advancement is recognizing 
a man who has served Milwaukee's south side for over 20 years. In that 
time, he has had a direct impact on the lives of many Milwaukeeans.
  Tim Gorecki has shown his dedication to his community through his 
involvement in several organizations. In addition to serving on the 
Board of Directors for the Council of South Side Advancement 
Associations, Tim also served as the Sergeant at Arms for the Milwaukee 
County Council of the American Legion, and is a member of the South 
Side Business Club and the George Washington Legion. Tim's involvement 
in these organizations demonstrates his commitment to Milwaukee.
  Tim Gorecki has clearly set an example for all of us to follow. I 
join the Council of South Side Advancement Associations in commending 
Tim Gorecki on his outstanding dedication to the south side of 
Milwaukee, and I congratulate him on being named one of the 1997 
Persons of the Years.

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