[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF RONALD PIECHOWSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, I rise today in honor and 
recognition of Ronald Piechowski, upon the occasion of his 50th 
anniversary of service to the citizens of Cuyahoga County. His years of 
dedicated service in the Cashier's Department of the Cuyahoga County 
Clerk of Courts Division reflects integrity, professionalism and 
excellence.
  Mr. Piechowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the oldest of three sons, 
to Walter and Cecilia Piechowski. His parents instilled within their 
boys a sense of pride in their Polish heritage, their family and their 
Roman Catholic faith. Following graduation from South High School in 
Cleveland, Mr. Piechowski began his career at the Clerk of Courts 
office during the summer of 1960. By October of that year, he became a 
full-time employee and quickly ascended in the Cuyahoga County Court. 
He joined the National Guard in 1963 and served with honor for four 
years. Back at the County Court, he started in the files department and 
worked his way up to dockets and then journal entries. He was soon 
promoted to the Cashier's Department, and in 1979, he was named Chief 
Cashier and Supervisor, overseeing a staff of 19. He was responsible 
for the collection, disbursement, and application of more than $140 
million annually. Remarkably, he balanced every ledger, every book, and 
every account to the penny.
  Over the years, Mr. Piechowski has created friendships throughout our 
Greater Cleveland community. His expertise and work ethic is balanced 
by his sense of humor, humble demeanor and kind heart. Though not a 
person to seek the limelight, Mr. Piechowski has been honored with many 
awards over the years, including recognition by the Cuyahoga County Bar 
Association for professional excellence.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor of Ronald Piechowski, upon the 
occasion of his 50th anniversary of service to the citizens of Cuyahoga 
County. His public service reflects unwavering dedication, integrity, 
precision, excellence and heart. He is a vital force in protecting the 
public coffers and preserving the public trust. We are grateful for his 
wonderful and continued service.

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