[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S8577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO MRS. PATRICIA JANKOWSKI

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, on August 25, 2000, Mrs. Patricia 
Jankowski of Garden City, Michigan, took office as National President 
of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 
organization's 87th National Convention. On September 23, 2000, there 
will be a Homecoming celebration in her honor at the Marriott Hotel in 
the Detroit Renaissance Center, and I rise today to offer my 
congratulations to Mrs. Jankowski as she returns to Michigan.
  Mrs. Jankowski is a Life Member of Northville Auxiliary #4012. Since 
becoming a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, she has been 
actively involved on all levels of the organization. She has served 
served as Auxiliary President, District #4 President, and in 1990-91 
was selected the Outstanding President of the Year in her membership 
group when she served as State President.
  On the national level, Mrs. Jankowski has served as National Flag 
Bearer, National Cancer Aid and Research Director, and National 
Director for the VFW National Home program. As a member of Blazzette 
Color Guard for five years, she holds two Bronze and one Silver Medal 
for competition at National VFW Convention. In 1989, she earned 
National Aide-de-Camp status for recruiting members. And just last 
year, as National Senior Vice-President, she represented the Auxiliary 
on a tour of Europe.
  Mrs. Jankowski's election to this national office is the highlight of 
a career dedicated to public service. During her term in office, she 
will encourage fellow members to raise $3 million for the Auxiliary 
Cancer Aid and Research Fund for the 13th consecutive year, with her 
ultimate goal being to top all previous program records.
  Mr. President, I applaud Mrs. Jankowski for the wonderful work that 
she has done for the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. Her supreme 
dedication to that cause and her unending desire to help our Nation's 
veterans is both admirable and inspirational. On behalf of the entire 
United States Senate, I congratulate Mrs. Jankowski on taking office as 
National President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars of the United States, and wish her great success as she leads this 
outstanding organization.

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