[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SLAVCO MADZAROV

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                               speech of

                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 2009

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
the work of an outstanding individual, Mr. Slavco Madzarov who will be 
recognized on May, 5, 2009 by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of 
Newark as ``Humanitarian of the Year.'' It is only fitting that he be 
honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy ever 
known, for his story is a true embodiment of the American Dream.
  Slavco Madzarov was born in Maravci in the Republic of Macedonia on 
August 16, 1957. After earning an Associates Degree in Skopje and 
completing his mandatory military service in the Army, Slavco left 
Macedonia to come here to the United States of America to find a better 
opportunity to fulfill his potential.
  Slavco arrived here in December 1987, settling in Paterson, NJ. Three 
years later, he married the love of his life, Kamenka, and they moved 
to Clifton, NJ, where they still reside with their children, daughter 
Blagica, now 16, and son Steven, now 13. Slavco and his wife are 
naturalized citizens of the United States.
  Within a few years of coming to the United States, Slavco opened his 
own business. Slavco Construction, Inc., specializes in removing 
asbestos and professionally executing technical and specific 
construction tasks. Slavco Construction, Inc. has grown rapidly and is 
recognized as one of the most respected construction firms in New York, 
New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The company prides itself on 
abiding by environmental construction regulations. Slavco's talent, 
hard work and dedication have allowed him to celebrate the 18th 
anniversary of Slavco Construction, Inc., as a company in continual 
growth.
  Slavco has made the most of the opportunities that have been possible 
for him, and he is always willing to help others in return. He spends 
much of his energy, good will and financial resources to improve the 
lives of the residents of New Jersey and also those in his homeland of 
Macedonia. Slavco has completed Community Emergency Response Team 
training, conducted by FEMA, and is a member of the President's 
Citizens Corps. In addition, he is an active member of the New Jersey 
Chamber of Commerce, the President's Club, and the New Jersey Business 
and Industry Association.
  Slavco has received awards and honors from the Passaic County 
Sheriff's Department, the Polish-American Children's Foundation, 
Passaic County 200 Club, New Jersey Civil Service Association, the 
Sheriff Jerry Speziale Foundation for Community Service, and the Giblin 
Association. He was named Man of the Year by the Greater Paterson 
Leadership Council. In a resolution passed by the New Jersey General 
Assembly, Slavco was recognized for his numerous and significant 
contributions to the State of New Jersey. He has been granted an 
Honorary Chieftainship in Nigeria and has participated on a mission to 
the country in 2003 to review and analyze the socio-political and 
economic situation there.
  In the Macedonian community, Slavco is a member and supporter of the 
Macedonian Orthodox Churches Sts. Kiril and Metodij in Cedar Grove, New 
Jersey, and St. Nikola in Totowa, New Jersey. He is an avid soccer fan, 
and is a supporter of the Macedonian Soccer Club of Clifton, New 
Jersey, and the Miravci Soccer Club in Macedonia. Since its founding in 
2004, Slavco has strongly supported the United Macedonian Diaspora, the 
only Washington, DC-based international organization representing 
Macedonians and Macedonian communities around the world. Slavco is the 
recipient of the September 14th Golden Plaque Award from the 
municipality of Sveti Nikole in Macedonia. Slavco and his family 
frequently visit Macedonia.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to learning about and recognizing the 
efforts of individuals like Slavco Madzarov.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Slavco's family 
and friends, all those who have been touched by him, and me in 
recognizing the outstanding contributions of Mr. Slavco Madzarov to his 
community.

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