[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1974]
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    CONGRATULATING GEORGE VITANOVEC AS HE CELEBRATES HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good 
friend George Vitanovec, who is retiring from the Teamsters Local 401. 
He was honored at the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council Dinner at 
Pittston Convention Hall on October 29, 2004.
  George Vitanovec has been a dedicated Teamster since 1968. He worked 
for Acme Warehouse in Forty Fort for 22 years and represented the 
members as their shop steward. George was first elected as Vice 
President of Local 401 in 1990 and then elected President of Local 401 
in 1993. He was elected for five consecutive terms and retired on June 
30, 2004.
  George was a veteran of the United States Army and served a tour of 
duty in Vietnam from 1965-1966. He was honorably discharged in 1967.
  George has been involved with many organizations such as the Greater 
Wilkes-Barre Labor Council, Teamsters Joint Council, Teamsters 
International and also the United Way just to name a few. He has been 
dedicated to many organizations within the community. He was a coach 
for St. Therese Little League, South Wilkes-Barre Mini Mohawks, Founder 
and President for the YMCA wrestling program and was also a baseball 
coach for Meyers High School. He is a member of the St. Nicholas 
Church, Holy Name Society, North End Slovak Club and the Brookside 
American Legion. He is also an avid fisherman and hunter.
  George is above all a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He 
is married to Shirley Morio Vitanovec. He has a daughter Kerry Ann, a 
son George Jr., a son-in-law Kevin and a daughter-in-law Susan. He has 
twin grandsons Michael and Patrick Flaherty.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my esteemed colleagues in the House 
of Representatives please join me in congratulating George Vitanovec 
and wish him all the best for a well deserved retirement.

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