[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 139 (Wednesday, October 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE TO STATE REPRESENTATIVE JACK L. KUBIK

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 1997

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant who serves some of the same constituents I 
do--State Representative Jack L. Kubik of Illinois.
  After nearly 14 years of service in the general assembly 
Representative Kubik recently announced he was retiring at the end of 
his current term in 1998. He will be difficult to replace.
  Representative Kubik was first elected in 1984 at the age of 28, 
bringing a youthful perspective to the Illinois House of 
Representatives. He quickly proved to be a true leader in the 
legislature as he worked to represent the needs of his constituents 
while reaching out to all of his colleagues, regardless of party, for 
the betterment of Illinois.
  Representative Kubik has been a leader in the area of property tax 
reform, senior issues, judicial reform, and the rights of the disabled. 
He has sponsored legislation to increase penalties for car-jacking; 
limit property taxes; assist those seeking hospice care; crack down on 
gangs; and help the deaf and hearing impaired. He sponsored one of the 
most comprehensive stalking laws in the United States and has been a 
leader in working to improve the backlog of child support collection in 
Illinois.
  Representative Kubik's leadership and political abilities have been 
recognized by his colleagues. He currently serves as an assistant house 
minority leader and chaired the house Republican campaign committee in 
1994 that helped bring his party a majority in the legislature for the 
first time in more than a decade.
  Representative Kubik, whose family has a long tradition of public 
service, has been recognized by numerous organizations for his efforts 
to improve his community and his State. These honors include the 
Suburban Area on Aging's Legislator of the Year Award; VietNow 
President's Award; the Illinois Press Association's Legislative Service 
Award; and the Illinois Hearing Aid Society Award.
  Representative Kubik's retirement will afford him the opportunity to 
spend more time with his new bride, Aggie, and pursue his work in the 
public relations field and the family business, Life Newspapers.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute Representative Kubik on his 14 years of public 
service and give he and Mrs. Kubik my best wishes for the future.

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