[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 132 (Monday, September 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           MAX BARTIKOWSKY HONORED BY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 1997

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to 
pay tribute today to a businessman and community leader from my 
congressional district, Mr. Max Bartikowsky. Next month the Jewish 
Community Center will honor Max at a surprise brunch. I am proud to 
have been asked to participate in this event.
  Max is the owner of one of Wilkes-Barre's finest retailers, 
Bartikowsky Jewelers. The store has been an institution in downtown 
Wilkes-Barre ever since Max's grandfather emigrated from Poland and 
founded the store 100 years ago. While other stores have fled for 
suburban shopping malls, it is a testament to Max's commitment to 
Wilkes-Barre that his store has remained as a cornerstone of downtown.
  The business has always been an extension of the Bartikowsky family's 
commitment to civic involvement by being a key supporter of the United 
Way, Northeast Philharmonic, American Heart Association, Hospice St. 
John, the Diabetes Association, Children's Miracle Network, and the 
city of Wilkes-Barre fire and police departments, Max has built on and 
continued the family's tradition both personally and professionally.
  Max's personal community activities also fill a long list. He is an 
active supporter of Wyoming Seminary, a prestigious local educational 
institution. Along with Wyoming Seminary, Max is also involved in 
supporting the Rose Brader Clinic where he was named person of the year 
in 1991. He has also been a strong supporter of Penn State University 
and has been active in the Knights of Saber, Wilkes-Barre Lions. His 
personal dedication to the Jewish Community Center is also well known.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join with the members of the Jewish 
Community Center to recognize and pay tribute to an amazing and 
generous individual. I send my best wishes as the JCC honors one of its 
most distinguished and dedicated leaders.

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