[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING EDWIN J. KORCZYNSKI FOR HIS VOLUNTEER SERVICE

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                        HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 1998

  Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to the 
heroic volunteer efforts of a constituent of mine from Chicago, 
Illinois, Mr. Edwin J. Korczynski.
  On September 11, 1997, a fire erupted at an apartment building in the 
City of Northlake, Illinois, which resulted in severe damage to the 
structure. Fortunately, a constituent of mine, Edwin J. Korczynski, had 
spent the entire previous day planning an all-department HAZ/MAT drill, 
and upon learning about the fire, went to the scene and worked to 
coordinate volunteer efforts to serve the victims of the fire.
  Mr. Korczynski's volunteer efforts were crucial and have been 
recognized by the City of Northlake, the Polish American Police 
Association and others as an outstanding example of heroism and public 
service.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing Mr. Korczynski for 
his brave and community-oriented actions.

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