[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. RONALD OLSZOWY

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call your attention to the 
life and work of an exceptional individual who I am proud to call my 
friend. Ronald Olszowy was honored by the Central of Polish 
Organizations on Sunday, September 28th, as the 2003 Marshal for the 
Passaic, Clifton and Vicinity Contingent of the 66th Annual General 
Kazimierz Pulaski Day Parade, which will be held on October 5th in New 
York City.
  Over the past thirty years, Ron Olszowy has worked tirelessly on 
behalf of the men, women, and children of Passaic, Bergen, and Essex 
Counties. His selfless and unquestioning commitment to various civic, 
fraternal, and charitable organizations has left an indelible mark on 
the lives of many, demonstrating the positive difference that one 
person can make. It is only fitting that we honor Ronald Olszowy in 
this, the permanent record of the greatest freely elected body on 
earth.
  The son of the late New Jersey Assemblyman Emil Olszowy, Ron grew up 
in a family committed to public service. Graduating from Lodi High 
School and Polk Junior College in Winter Haven, Florida, Ron entered 
the United States Army as a Military Policeman. During his 1968-1971 
stint in the military, Ron held a top-secret security clearance within 
the Defense Atomic Support Agency. In September of 1968, he was 
decorated for heroism and credited with saving the life of another 
soldier.
  Upon leaving the military, Ron received his bachelor's degree at 
William Paterson University, and soon became involved in local and 
state politics as the campaign manager for his father as well as for 
former Assemblyman Joseph Scancarella and former Assemblyman Gerry 
Zecker. In 1982, Ron applied the experience that he had gained in the 
Assembly elections to his role as a County Coordinator for Governor 
Kean's election. The election was successful and, in 1985, Ron Olszowy 
was appointed by Governor Kean as one of four public members of the New 
Jersey Economic Development Authority.
  As the President and owner of Nationwide Bail Bonds and Interstate 
Insurance Agency in Clifton, Mr. Olszowy has demonstrated the same 
boundless enthusiasm, initiative, and personal drive that had made him 
so successful in the political arena. His distinguished work in the 
field of Bail Bonds led to his serving terms as both the President of 
the Professional Bail Agents of New Jersey and the President of the 
Professional Bail Agents of the United States. In both of these 
capacities, Ron has established himself as one of the foremost 
professionals in his field.
  Yet Ron's commitment to enriching the lives of others extends far 
beyond the professional sphere. As the former director of the Board of 
the Passaic Boys and Girls Club, former director of the Passaic Lions 
Club, and Chairman of the Board of the American Cancer Society, Ronald 
Olszowy has devoted his time, talents, and energy to providing much-
needed services to the residents of northern New Jersey. He has 
provided a valuable role model for the young men and women of the area, 
proving that the only real success in life comes from a true commitment 
to the community at large.
  Mr. Olszowy's fine spirit of community service and volunteerism has 
been recognized across the State of New Jersey. He is a member of the 
Passaic, Bergen, and Essex County Police Chiefs Association and has 
been honored by Policeman's Benevolence Associations throughout 
Passaic, Essex, and Bergen Counties for his dedication to law 
enforcement. What is more, Ron Olszowy has three times been named Man 
of the Year for his acts of generosity--in 1991 by the American Cancer 
Society, in 1994 by the Italian-American Police Society of New Jersey 
and, in 1995 by the Passaic County Police Chiefs Association.
  Mr. Speaker, the job of a United States Congressman involves so much 
that is rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing the 
extraordinary efforts of public servants like Ron Olszowy. I ask that 
you join our colleagues, the members of the Central of Polish 
Organizations, and myself in recognizing Ronald Olszowy for his 
outstanding service to the men and women of Northern New Jersey.

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