[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 24 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E237-E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO JOSEPHINE CATHRINE GAJDA

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
resident of the Third Congressional District of Illinois, Josephine 
Cathrine Gajda, upon her retirement. Over the years, Josephine has been 
a distinguished contributor to the community, as well as an exemplary 
mother. Her love of nature, reading,

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and visiting with her grandchildren embody genuine and honorable 
values.
  After graduating from St. John of God Elementary School and Lourdes 
High School, Josephine's experience in child care, banking, and at 
Dominick's enabled her to serve the community and its residents. During 
this time, she also nurtured and raised five children (Cheryl, Stephen, 
David, Kristen, and Melissa) and is currently the grandmother of six 
grandchildren (Zack, Andrew, Dakota, Emily, Kristina, and Nicholas).
  Josephine's patience, kindness, and ability proved to be invaluable 
in the workplace, but also at home. As an outstanding parent, she 
imparted these important values to her children and grandchildren.
  I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to stand with me 
today and take this opportunity to recognize Josephine Catherine Gajda 
for her many achievements, and wish her well in retirement. As 
Josephine truly sets an example to the Third District, we also thank 
her for her role in making our community a better place to live.

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