[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING ALEX KAZMIERCZAK, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
remarkable craftsman and community leader from my District on the 
southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. I would like to honor Alex 
Kazmierczak, Jr., on achieving two milestones in his life, celebrating 
his 65th birthday and retiring after forty-one years in the plumbing 
service.
  Mr. Kazmierczak has been employed by C.J. Erickson Plumbing Company 
since 1959. He is a man dedicated to his field. Alex has spent his 
career involved with such prominent organizations as the Plumbers Union 
Local 130 and the National Underground Contractors Association, as well 
as affiliated with the Ground Hog Club and the South Side Master 
Plumbers Social Club.
  The strength of this man is measured by his love for his wife, 
family, faith, friends and community. Alex and his wife, Rosemary, have 
been married for 41 years and they have been blessed with a wonderful 
family of four children and seven grandchildren. The family has been a 
part of the St. Gerald Parish for over 36 years.
  The commitment, dedication and energy given by Alex Kazmierczak to 
his community have been an inspiration to many individuals. For 12 
years, Alex served as Commissioner for the Oak Lawn Park District. He 
has coached youth hockey and baseball teams in Oak Lawn and even 
initiated the District's T-ball program.
  His civic duties are still called upon him today as he sits as a 
member on the Oak Lawn Board of Appeals, Service Commission, and as 
chairman for Oak Lawn Parks Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Alex 
Kazmierczak, Jr., on his achievements and wish Alex many years of 
future success.

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