[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               JEROME JANCZAK 1999 PAL JOEY AWARD WINNER

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Jerome ``Jerry'' 
Janczak, of Milwaukee, the recipient of the 1999 Pal Joey Award from 
the St. Joseph Foundation, Incorporated.
  Jerry Janczak, a true product of Milwaukee's south side, is the 
youngest of eleven children born to his Polish immigrant parents. He 
attended Catholic grade school and high school, where he was an 
accomplished athlete. Shortly after graduating from high school, Jerry 
enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served until 1955. 
While stationed in Florida, he met his future wife, Grace. They were 
married in 1954.
  Jerry worked for many years as an employee of Milwaukee County, with 
the House of Corrections, the Sheriff Department and the Probate Court 
where he remained until his retirement in 1988.
  That same year, Jerry was honored by the South Side Business Club as 
their ``Man of the Year'' and was given the ``Special Award'' by the 
St. Joseph Foundation.
  Jerry and Grace have two children, Michael and Thomas, and six 
grandchildren. Jerry's love of sports and competition, which he passed 
down to his children, led him to develop a part-time trophy and awards 
business in 1972, which still operates today. Besides his family and 
business, Jerry's hobbies include golf, bowling, sheepshead and 
traveling throughout his home state, Wisconsin.
  He is active in many civic and religious organizations, including his 
parish, St. Mary Magdalen, the South Side Business Club, St. Joseph 
Foundation, the Milwaukee Society Polish National Alliance, Polish 
Festivals, Inc., and the secret International Mushroom Pickers Society 
(IMPS.)
  Jerry has given valuable time, energy and resources to make 
Milwaukee's south side and the Polish community stronger and has set a 
fine example for all to follow. For these reasons, he is truly 
deserving of the 1999 Pal Joey Award.
  Congratulations, Jerry and Grace. Keep up the excellent work. May God 
continue to bless you and yours.

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