[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE HONORABLE WALTER J. KRASNIEWSKI

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the day after Christmas 2002, The Honorable 
Walter J. Krasniewski passed from this life at the age of 73 years. He 
was surrounded by his family.
  Judge Krasniewski served the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern 
District of Ohio for 32 years, retiring in 1997. The author of more 
than 500 legal opinions, during his tenure many of his opinions 
established case law for the Sixth Circuit. At his retirement before a 
packed courtroom of judges, attorneys, family and friends there to pay 
him tribute, Judge Krasniewski was recognized as one of the ten 
longest-serving judges in U.S. history. A dedicated promoter of the 
noble profession of the law, Judge Krasniewski was mentor to many 
people he encouraged in the pursuit of a law career.
  Walter Krasniewski graduated from Xavier University, then obtained 
his law degree from the University of Toledo. After a time in private 
practice, he was employed by the State of Ohio as an assistant 
attorney. In 1963, he was appointed by Attorney General Robert Kennedy 
as an assistant U.S. attorney. He began his long career as a bankruptcy 
court judge in 1965.
  Devoted to his family, Judge Krasniewski also paid careful attention 
to his community. He was involved in many civic activities and 
fraternal organizations. His thoughtful countenance was as well known 
to his associates as it was to those who appeared in his courtroom. 
Always a gentleman, he was also a true statesman.
  Walter Krasniewski was a man committed to family, his faith, his 
profession, and his country. Truly we will miss this man of vision and 
integrity. Our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of 45 years, Mary Lou, 
his children Linda, Leslie, Laurie, and Lawrence, his brothers John and 
William, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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