[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING TERRY WITKOWSKI, MILWAUKEE SOCIETY'S POLISH AMERICAN OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on October 11, 2003, Polish National 
Alliance's Milwaukee Society Lodge 2159 will hold its 57th Annual 
Pulaski Day Banquet, honoring Mr. Terry Witkowski as its Polish 
American of the Year. What an outstanding choice.
  For over 30 years, Terry provided dedicated service to the City of 
Milwaukee, first as its Child Safety Education Supervisor and then as 
Safety Director. In addition, he has been an instructor for the 
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 17 years, and is currently a 
traffic safety consultant to local agencies and governments.
  But his ``retirement'' from the City of Milwaukee was short lived. 
This summer, Terry was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, 
bringing experience and integrity to the position.
  Despite his busy schedule, he has always found time to be active in 
our community. Terry has provided strong leadership to a number of 
groups that promote traffic safety, such as the Wisconsin Highway 
Safety Coordinator Association, the AAA Advisory Board, and a host of 
others. In 1993, he was presented with the Distinguished Service to 
Safety Award, the highest award given to an individual by the National 
Safety Council, and received a 2000-People Who Shine, Lifetime 
Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
  Terry has also served in leadership roles in a number of other 
community groups, such as the South Side Civic Association, the St. 
Joseph's Foundation, and the South Side Business Club. When there is 
work to be done, he is always willing to help.
  But Terry is also being honored for his work in Milwaukee's Polonia. 
He is a past president and current board member of the Milwaukee 
Society, and serves as treasurer of the Polish Heritage Alliance, which 
has given our community America's largest Polish Festival, PolishFest, 
and the Polish Center of Wisconsin.
  I have known Terry for many years, and have always been impressed 
with his strong commitment to service. For all his hard work and 
dedication, he deserves our thanks, and our congratulations on 
receiving this prestigious award. Sto lat, dear friend.

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