[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 4 (Thursday, January 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E15]
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IN HONOR OF MR. GERALD NOWICKI, ONE OF THIS YEAR'S RICHARD A. RUTKOWSKI 
   ASSOCIATION HONOREES FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BAYONNE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 27, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Gerald 
Nowicki of Bayonne, NJ. Acknowledging the accomplishments of those rare 
individuals dedicated to making Bayonne a better community, the Richard 
A. Rutkowski Association has selected Mr. Nowicki as one of this year's 
honorees.
  Joining the Bayonne Historical Society in 1991, Mr. Nowicki has been 
instrumental in working to preserve and foster the historical and 
artistic beauty of Bayonne. Knowing the importance of maintaining 
outdoor sculptures to prevent corrosion, Mr. Nowicki coordinated a 
Tender Loving Care workshop to teach volunteers the proper guidelines 
for outdoor sculpture upkeep at the public buildings in Bayonne.
  In addition to maintenance, Mr. Nowicki emphasized the necessity of 
restoration efforts for public artwork in the community. By cochairing 
the ``Save the Hiker'' project, an effort to restore the Spanish-
American War Monument in Stephen Gregg Bayonne Park, and chairing the 
restoration project for the Civil War Monument in the same park, Mr. 
Nowicki has helped bring arts awareness in Bayonne.
  To continue his efforts for the arts, Mr. Nowicki spearheaded the 
fundraising campaign designed to bring both funds and attention to the 
arts field--two very significant components to achieving his goals. His 
campaign drives helped to restore oil paintings from the Brennan Fire 
Fighting Museum and the Bayonne Public Library, and restored the 
antique grandfather's clock, which stands in the lobby of the library.
  Because of his vast experience in Bayonne history and culture, Mr. 
Nowicki served as editor and co-author of ``Bayonne Landmarks.'' The 
book served as an instrumental local history guide, winning the acclaim 
of the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey.
  Mr. Nowicki, born and raised in Bayonne, attended Assumption School 
Marist High School, and Jersey City State College.
  For his continued efforts on behalf of the Bayonne community and the 
State of New Jersey, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Mr. Gerald Nowicki. His accomplishments in historical preservation and 
community service have undoubtedly made the city of Bayonne a better 
community in which to live.

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