[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
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                 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF ELEANOR NADOBNY

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2000

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a wonderful lady, Ms. 
Eleanor Nadobny, of Bay City, MI, on the occasion of her retirement 
from Local 362 United Auto Workers. Both in character and spirit, 
Eleanor is an inspiration to those around her and will be sorely missed 
by her boss and her co-workers.
  Eleanor was born on October 2, 1920, in my home town of Bay City, and 
has lived and contributed to our community her entire life. Like so 
many of our neighbors, her father immigrated from Poland, having made 
his way from Ellis Island to eventually raise his family in Michigan.
  Eleanor has been a member of the Saint Stanislaus Church in Bay City 
most of her life. She is much loved by parishioners for her faithful 
presence and contributions to the Church.
  On September 6, 1941, Eleanor married Mr. Arthur John Nadobny. They 
had three children--Barbara, Carolyn, who later married Gary Ciaciuch, 
and Arthur, who married Janie Nalazek. And in a sad turn of fate, her 
husband passed away on February 16, 1960. Eleanor became a widow with 
three children to support.
  At that time, she was working from her home as a photograph colorist. 
For each photograph that she hand colored, she was paid only $1.25. And 
from that, she had to buy her paints, her brushes, and support her 
family.
  On March 26, 1967, she was hired by Local 362 as a bookkeeper. At 
that time, Local 362 represented some 3,400 members of GM-Powertrain. 
She has worked for those members, and their sons and daughters for the 
past 33 years. Those who have ever asked for Eleanor's help on a 
problem, or her advice on a pressing issue, know that she is, indeed, a 
treasure.
  Eleanor's retirement from Local 362 is a great loss for the union, 
but her family is sure to benefit. She is known to be a great cook, and 
makes a homemade dinner for her family every Sunday. On that day, her 
eight grandchildren--Susan and Mark Rosebrock, Michelle Ciaciuch, Mark 
and Lisa Ciaciuch, Chad Nadobny, Kari Nadobny, and Scott Clerc--and her 
great grandchild Brooke Rosebrock, sit down for a wonderful meal. 
Eleanor's Polish meatballs and golabki are particularly famous.
  I'm sure Eleanor will have much happiness during her retirement, and 
hope that she continues cooking, traveling, and enjoying one of her 
favorite activities, going to Branson, MO, to attend the great 
performances there.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite you and our colleagues to join me today in 
honoring Ms. Eleanor Nadobny for her fine work these many years on 
behalf of Local 362. Please join me, on the occasion of Eleanor's 
retirement, in wishing her many more wonderful years with her family, 
and saying thank you for the many years she has invested on behalf of 
the working men and women of GM-Powertrain.

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