[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 6, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  JUDGE MICHAEL J. SKWIERAWSKI RECEIVES POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARD

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 1998

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Milwaukee County's 
chief circuit judge Michael J. Skwierawski for his outstanding 
accomplishments, service to the community and his contributions to 
further the heritage of Polish-Americans.
  A native of West Allis, Judge Skwierawski graduated from Georgetown 
University Law School in 1967. After 11 years in private practice and 
in the district attorney's office, he was appointed a circuit judge in 
1978 and elected in 1979 serving the court for two decades, earning a 
reputation as a keen legal mind and able administrator.
  Rated among the best by the Milwaukee Bar Association, Judge 
Skwierawski has served as presiding judge of civil court, presiding 
judge for court operations, and deputy chief judge among other 
leadership roles. In light of this record of accomplishment, the 
Wisconsin Supreme Court this year appointed Judge Skwierawski chief 
judge of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
  Judge Skwierawski's accomplishments don't stop at the courthouse 
doors. His influence and service are known throughout the community, 
most notably as one of the guiding influences behind Polish Fest. 
Starting as a volunteer at the fest's inception, Judge Skwierawski 
again demonstrated leadership as president of Polish Fest.
  In addition to numerous memberships in civic groups, Judge 
Skwierawski has coached basketball and baseball at St. Sebastian's 
School for girls and boys. He is married to Gloria Skwierawski and they 
are parents to four children.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Judge Michael J. 
Skwierawski, a great citizen and friend to the Polish-American 
community, and recipient this year of the Polish-American Heritage's 
Appreciation Award for his many years of devoted voluntary service to 
the Polish National Alliance, Polish Fest and the local community.

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