[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S3618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING KATHLEEN DANEK

 Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. President, today it is my honor to 
recognize Kathleen ``Kathy'' Danek for her many years of dedicated and 
selfless service to the State of Nebraska. Ms. Danek exemplifies true 
volunteerism: dependable, endless energy and passionate commitment to 
worthwhile causes.
  Kathy Danek has long been a distinguished member of the American 
Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO. Ms. Danek, through tireless work in 
several State and local agencies, earned the position as National 
Legislative Aide and Editor for the Auxiliary to the American Postal 
Workers Union. She has participated in numerous training activities to 
help auxiliary and union members understand the importance of 
grassroots involvement. Ms. Danek was also resoundingly elected to the 
District 1 Board of Education for the Lincoln Public Schools.
  In addition to her service on the Board of Education and with the 
Postal Workers, Ms. Danek has always been an active member of St. 
Patrick's Catholic Church, often spending her free time teaching 
students and volunteering with St. Patrick's athletic programs. Her 
work also includes service with the Girl Scouts, the Lincoln Juniors 
Volleyball club, the Lancaster County Democratic Party, the YMCA as a 
softball and volleyball coach, and fundraising for the Doris Blair 
Softball Complex.
  Because of her tireless work in the community, her peers have elected 
her President of the Lincoln Northeast High School Parent Advisory 
Board, President of the Lincoln Northeast High School Booster Club and 
Community Representative for the Lincoln Public Schools Graduation 
Requirement Committee. In addition, she has been selected as a member 
of the LPS High School Principal Selection Committee and was a 
community representative for the Northeast High School Media Center 
Committee. Ms. Danek has also devoted her time to Huntington and Dawes 
Middle schools.
  Ms. Danek is a longtime resident of Lincoln, NE. She has been married 
to her husband Terry for 30 years. Together they have four daughters; 
Christine Goche, Wendy Danek, Kelly Witter, Megan Danek. They have two 
grandchildren, Bailey and Harrison Goche.
  I am proud to represent Nebraskans like Ms. Danek who are committed 
public servants. Volunteer services are an essential part of 
communities. The selfless efforts of committed citizens like Ms. Danek, 
make our communities a better place to live and improve the quality of 
life for our neighbors. The city of Lincoln and State of Nebraska are 
fortunate to have Kathy Danek as a member of their community.

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