[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. STACK, JR.

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a personal friend 
of mine, attorney Michael J. Stack, Jr. in recognition of his 
commitment to society, the community, and also the legal profession.
  Mike Stack, Jr. is the son of the former Congressman, Michael Stack 
from the Sixth Congressional District (West Philadelphia) of 
Pennsylvania. He himself is the father of five children and is married 
to the Honorable Felice R. Stack of the Municipal Court of 
Philadelphia.
  Like his father, Mike Stack answered the call and served in the 
United States Armed Services with the Infantry in WWII. Mike was 
recognized for his service with various awards such as: The Good 
Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation medal, the WWII 
Honorable Service Lapel Button, and the Marksman Badge. He was recently 
chosen ``Distinguished Man of the Year'' by the Catholic War Veterans.
  Mike Stack is also a political leader in the Fifty-Eighth Ward, where 
he maintains the position of Democratic Ward Leader, and has done so 
since 1970. As long as I have known him, he has managed to adopt a 
traditional style of avoiding the limelight so he can have a better 
view of the passing parade in a ward with 30,000 registered voters. I 
have been proud to work with Mike in making life better for the people 
of the Third Congressional District.
  Mr. Stack is a trial lawyer, pilot, scholar, published author, law 
professor, and above all a ``seanachi''. He functions in all of these 
roles with ease and a natural grace.
  With all of his accomplishments, he still maintains the greatest 
modesty. The number of people he has assisted quietly throughout the 
years may never be known, but is surely massive in number.
  Mr. Stack attended St. Joseph's University, graduating with a 
Bachelor of Science in Economics. Following that, he graduated from the 
University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is currently a senior member 
of the Law firm, Stack and Stack.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Michael J. Stack, Jr. should be commended for 
answering the call of duty and serving in the United States Armed 
Service, and for working in the political sphere for a number of years 
in attempt to better the City of Philadelphia. I congratulate and 
highly revere Mr. Stack for all of his accomplishments and most 
importantly his recent naming of ``Distinguished Man of the Year.'' I 
offer him my very best wishes both now and for the future.

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