[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1413]
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                    IN HONOR OF JOSEPH A. BARTOSZEK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember Joseph Bartoszek, 
a man who dedicated over forty years of his life serving as a mentor 
and inspiring youth.
  Mr. Bartoszek, a native of Cleveland, was a toolmaker for Cleveland 
Pneumatic Tool Co. until his retirement eighteen years ago. A veteran 
who proudly served our nation during World War II, with a tour in 
France and Germany, he was an active member of Catholic War Veterans 
Post 1812 and VFW Post 108.
  Mr. Bartoszek found his true passion when he was thirteen, when he 
joined the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Bartoszek spent forty years as a 
Scoutmaster and Explorer adviser. During his long and distinguished 
career with the Scouts he received many awards, including the Silver 
Beaver, Scouting's highest honor for volunteers. Mr. Bartoszek spent 
over ten summers working with youth at Tinnerman Canoe Base as a 
counselor of the Ad Altare Dei program, Pope Pius XII retreats, and 
Scout development sessions.
  Mr. Bartoszek touched countless lives with his endless devotion to 
helping young men, and his steadfast commitment to creating a better 
society. Mr. Bartoszek is a friend to all, a man who tirelessly 
dedicated his life to the betterment of others, and a man who has 
served the larger community a greater deed than we will ever be able to 
thank him enough for.
  I ask that my fellow colleagues join me in celebrating the life and 
tremendous accomplishments of this truly remarkable man.

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