[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
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                       HONORING ING. KAROL MITRIK

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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 honor Ing. Karol Mitrik, 
Mayor of Spisska Nova Ves, for his outstanding leadership and 
dedication to his fellow countrymen.
  One of six children Ing. Karol Mitrik was born in Spisska Nova Ves 
where he was taught an early lesson in the value of work, working 
sunrise to sunset on a farm. His childhood experience led him to pursue 
an education in the area of agriculture. He graduated in 1981 with a 
Master's degree in Agronomy from the Agricultural University in Nitra. 
In 1994 he finished studies in the City University with Certificate in 
Effective Management.
  In 1994 Mitrik became Mayor of Spisska Nova Ves. A dynamic leader 
with vast knowledge of regional policies and economic development he 
has worked tirelessly on the behalf of the people of Spisska Nova Ves. 
Due to Mitrik's extraordinary leadership Spisska Nova Vas became a 
sister city of Youngstown. Mitrik also established the first Rotary 
Club in eastern Slovakia. Mitrik's expertise extends beyond local 
activities, he is involved in a student exchange program, is a Member 
of Council of the Association of Towns and Communities of Slovakia, 
Chairman of the Association of Towns and Communities of Slovakia, Vice-
president of Mayor's club of Slovakia, and Chairman of Interest 
Association for Development of the Spis region.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in rising and 
honoring this remarkable man and his tremendous accomplishments on 
behalf of the people of Spisska Nova Vas.

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