[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E135]
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 TRIBUTE TO LEONARD W. ZIOLKOWSKI, SOUTHSIDE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATIONS' 
                            MAN OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 1998

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable 
member of my district, as well as a friend of many years, Mr. Leonard 
W. Ziolkowski, for being named Man of the Year by the Council of South 
Side Advancement Association of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  The Council of South Side Advancement is a civic network that draws 
from organizations throughout the area to unite the community and 
encourages involvement from its citizens. One way in which the Council 
encourages this is through recognition of outstanding members of the 
community at the Lincoln Day Banquet. As an honoree at this year's 
banquet, Mr. Ziolkowski personifies the leadership and involvement for 
which the organization strives.
  Len's professional career exhibits remarkable examples of dedication 
and leadership. Appointed a patrolman in 1950, he was consistently 
promoted throughout his longstanding career with the Milwaukee Police 
Department until his retirement in 1986 as inspector of police. He then 
shared his experience and knowledge as supervisor of the police science 
program at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. He also has served as 
a member of the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Milwaukee 
and director of the Milwaukee Police Academy, which gained national 
recognition while under his direction.
  Currently president of the South Side Business Club and vice-
president of St. Joseph's Foundation, Len's leadership transcends his 
professional career and carries into his community involvement. As a 
fellow American of Polish descent, Len promotes his heritage by his 
participation in the Milwaukee Society and the Polish National 
Alliance. He is also active in the American Society of Law Enforcement 
Trainers, Law Enforcement Training Officers Assoc., International 
Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, and the American Legion 
post 415.
  I ask that you join me in congratulating Len Ziolkowski as he is 
honored at the Lincoln Day Banquet on February 22nd, 1998.

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