[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E842-E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF EDWARD JOHN WOJNIAK, SR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Edward John

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Wojniak, Sr.--Beloved family man, World War II veteran, community 
leader, and friend and mentor to many.
  Mr. Wojniak was born in 1919 in the St. Hyacinth area of Cleveland. 
As a young boy, he moved with his family to West Virginia where his 
father found work as a coal miner. Tragically, in 1935, Mr. Wojniak's 
father died in a mining accident. His family remained in West Virginia 
for a few years. After Mr. Wojniak graduated from high school, his 
family relocated to Pittsburgh. Soon after, World War II broke out. Mr. 
Wojniak enlisted in the U.S. Army 815 Engineers Corps, and fought in 
Italy and Northern Africa. He returned to Cleveland after the war, and 
enrolled in college at Western Reserve University. In 1951, he 
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and in 1954, he graduated 
with a Master of Science degree in Social Administration. During 
college, he met and married Jennie Pogroszewski.
  Together, Mr. and Mrs. Wojniak raised four children. His life 
revolved around family, community, faith and heritage. His professional 
life was dedicated to helping others. For more than a quarter century, 
Mr. Wojniak worked on behalf of our elderly at the State of Ohio 
Department of Aging. His deep affection for his Cleveland community and 
his Polish heritage were clearly reflected through his civic 
involvement and volunteer spirit. Mr. Wojniak worked diligently to 
secure an official proclamation to name the Broadway-Forman area of 
Slavic Village as ``Solidarity Square. `` Throughout his adult life, 
Mr. Wojniak was highly active in veterans' groups and Polish fraternal 
organizations, including the Polish National Alliance and the Polish 
American Congress. Notably, Mr. Wojniak was the longest-serving 
President of Polish-Americans, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Edward John Wojniak, beloved husband of Jennie, beloved father of 
Barbara, Elizabeth, Edward and Michael; beloved grandfather of nine; 
beloved brother, and trusted and loyal friend to many. Mr. Wojniak's 
joyous life was defined by his deep dedication to family, and his 
exceptional service to community and country. His strong spirit, energy 
and good works have served to uplift the lives of countless 
individuals, families--and the entire Cleveland community.

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