[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1080-E1081]
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                         TRIBUTE TO BOB BLONSKI

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 1997

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay heartfelt tribute to my 
long-time friend, Mr. Robert J. Blonski, of Milwaukee, who is leaving 
Lincoln Community Bank on July 1. After many years of dedicated service 
to Lincoln, Bob is moving on to new challenges as president of M&M 
Services, a subsidiary of Merchants and Manufacturers Bancorporation.
  Bob and his wife, Kathleen, are the proud parents of two wonderful 
boys. Bob has diligently served as a member of my academy selection 
board, helping with the difficult and

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all-important task of selecting which of our area's fine young men and 
women will receive a congressional nomination to our Nation's service 
academies.
  Professionally, Bob has contributed to the growth of Lincoln 
Community Bank for 30 years beginning on July 1, 1967. He has worked in 
various capacities during those years, serving as treasurer, secretary, 
senior vice president, executive vice president, and most recently as 
president. Under his leadership, Lincoln has truly been a bank of the 
community on Milwaukee's southside--helping families finance their 
first homes and send their children to college.
  Bob will be honored at an appreciation dinner May 21 where his many 
friends and colleagues will appropriately thank him for his leadership 
and hard work. I am confident that the skills and knowledge he has 
gained over the years will serve him well in his new position. Bet 
wishes, Bob.

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