[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. PITKO

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am deeply saddened to share the 
news of the passing of William J. Pitko.
  William J. Pitko was born on July 4, 1939 to Joseph Sr. and Mary 
Krulik Pitko. One of four brothers and a sister, he leaves David, 
George, Joseph Jr., and Gladys Stahara. He also leaves two daughters, 
Laurie Pitko and Cindy Rawden, two granddaughters, and his companion.
  For 16 years, William J. Pitko was treatment plant operator for the 
Mahoning County Sanitary Engineering Department. I knew he was a 
tremendous athlete from when we played football, baseball, and 
basketball together at St. Matthias parochial school. He dedicated much 
time and effort to his church, and proudly served his country in the 
U.S. Army.
  William J. Pitko will be sorely missed in the Poland community. He 
touched the lives of many people, and was adored by all who had the 
privilege to know him. I extend my deepest sympathy to his friends and 
family.

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