[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 167 (Wednesday, December 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2214]
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                     TRIBUTE TO STEPHAN WICHAR, SR.

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Stephan 
Wichar, whose achievements span the decades and have touched the lives 
of so many in the city of Warren and beyond. As family, friends, and 
community members gathered together on Sunday, November 18, 2001, they 
honored Steve Wichar for his years of service, as a distinguished 
Ukrainian-American who has shown outstanding leadership and support in 
his community and beyond.
  President of the Ukrainian Village Board of Directors and 
distinguished community activist, Steve Wichar has demonstrated 
outstanding dedication and commitment to both the Ukrainian and 
American communities. President of the Board of Directors at Wingate 
Management, Steve has been providing leadership and expertise for over 
14 years. He has worked hard to improve safety in Detroit Public 
Schools and lent countless hours to the Boy's Club of America. His 
efforts to help prenaturalized students overcome the challenges they 
face in public schools has been remarkable, and he has raised tens of 
thousands of dollars for the Children of Chernobyl Fund.
  Faithfully committed to his Ukrainian heritage as well, his 
unparalleled devotion to Ukrainian senior citizens is reflected in his 
13-year tenure as president of the Ukrainian Village Corporation. Steve 
served in World War II, and his leadership on behalf of Ukrainian 
American Veterans has been extraordinary. But Steve's efforts and 
achievements do not stop at veterans' affairs. Steve is the longest 
serving president of the Ukrainian American Center. He has successfully 
lobbied for continued aid to Ukraine, has kept an unwavering focus on 
human rights, and continues to work hard to bring Ukraine into the 
international community.
  Steve has devoted his life to his community, and his efforts have 
brought great accomplishments for schools, seniors, veterans, and 
foreign policy. He is a respected scholar, teacher, and friend. It 
gives me great pleasure to honor Steve, for his leadership and 
commitment, and I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting him for his 
exemplary years of dedication and service.

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