[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 96 (Tuesday, July 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1276-E1277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM POLAKOWSKI, DETROIT-WAYNE JOINT BUILDING AUTHORITY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize William 
Polakowski, who was honored at the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building 
Authority's Pre-Retirement Luncheon on July 10, 2002. As distinguished 
guests, colleagues, and community members gathered together to bid 
farewell to a longtime friend and advocate of public service, they 
honored his coming retirement with a celebration of tributes, memories, 
and good cheer.
  Demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment throughout the 
years, William Polakowski has always been dedicated to his

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work and his community. Working hard as the General Manager of the 
Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority for 8 years, and as a 
Commissioner for 8 years before that, he has been an integral part of 
the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority's success. Managing a key 
role in the development and execution of the Detroit-Wayne Joint 
Authority's agenda, his hard work and innovative approach for Detroit 
and Wayne County has been truly outstanding. As he prepares for his 
retirement, his leadership and legacy will surely be missed.
  William Polakowski also understands the im-portance of dedication and 
commitment to the principles of community, team work, and workers 
rights. Serving as an International Representative for the United Auto 
Workers for 23 years, Polakowski served the UAW well devoting his time 
and energy to principles he believes in. As the Executive Director of 
SEMCAP and the Director of the Metropolitan AFL-CIO, his hard work and 
innovative approaches give testament to his unwavering dedication to 
ensuring the rights of working families. As President of the John W. 
Smith Old Timers Club and President of P.A.C.E., the Polish American 
Citizens For Equity, he also has dedicated much of his time serving his 
local community as well. Demonstrating his concern for his local 
neighborhood, he has worked in conjunction with neighboring communities 
to ensure safer neighborhoods. William Polakowski has always been a 
leader, and as he retires from the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building 
Authority, he will assuredly continue to lead the way in this community 
for many years to come.
  I applaud William Polakowski for his leadership and commitment, and 
thank him for his outstanding years with the Detroit-Wayne Joint 
Building Authority. I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting him for 
his exemplary years of service.

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