[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING WILLIAM C. POLACEK, ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to share with you and my 
Colleagues a tribute to a man who has contributed to the economic 
development and community development of the 12th Congressional 
District of Pennsylvania, Mr. William C. Polacek, who has over twenty 
years of knowledge working in the steel fabrication industry. Mr. 
Polacek is not only a business man, but a civic minded individual who 
gives back to his community.
  Born and raised in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, Mr. Polacek started out 
working in the family business, Johnny's Welding. In 1987, he purchased 
the business from his father; and through a great work ethic and 
superior workforce, the company has thrived and grown over the years to 
over seven hundred employees in two states. As well, he owns other 
businesses in the area. Mr. Polacek has always focused on ``treating 
employees the way he would want to be treated.''
  Mr. Polacek has received numerous awards and honors for his success 
in business. His many awards are: 1994 Who's Who in Business; 1995 Dale 
Carnegie Highest Achievement; 1996 Western Pennsylvania Entrepreneur of 
the Year; 1997 Featured in ``Follow That Dream,'' a Public Broadcasting 
Station national documentary; 1997 Cambria/Somerset County Entrepreneur 
of the Year; 1998 Arthur Anderson award for ``Motivating and Retaining 
Employees in Western Pennsylvania; 2002 Chapel of the 4 Chaplains 
Award; 2004 ``Forbes Magazine'' story about his Entrepreneur character 
and for creating and keeping jobs in Johnstown.
  Community service will be a legacy he will leave with our area for 
generations. Mr. Polacek and his family founded a non-profit 
organization, The Polacek Family Human Needs Foundation, which is 
devoted to assisting the community. Besides his foundation, other civic 
groups benefit from his involvement, such as the Junior Achievement, 
Mom's House, Johnstown Area Heritage Association, The Chamber of 
Commerce Advisory Board, Johnstown Area Regional Industries, Geistown-
Richland Pee Wee Football League, and Venture Quest (a local 
entrepreneur group).
  Currently, Mr. Polacek, his wife Sherry and their four children live 
in Richland Township. Johnstown Welding and Fabrication Industries was 
founded on a commitment to family and family values and continues to 
flourish in the Johnstown area. These values will be a lasting tribute 
to Mr. Polacek and his family.
  Here in the 12th Congressional District, we are grateful to Mr. 
Polacek not only for his economic investment in the community, but his 
civic legacy to the future. I wish to congratulate Mr. William C. 
Polacek on receiving The Inter-Service Club Council of Greater 
Johnstown Achievement Award, and I wish him continued success.

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