[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E492]
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                         HONORING HENRY OGINSKY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Henry ``Hank'' 
Oginsky as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Hank is a dear friend, I 
have known for many, many years and I congratulate him on reaching this 
milestone in his life. A party will be held in his honor on March 27 in 
Corunna, Michigan.
  Hank was born on March 1, 1931 in New Lothrop, Michigan. He graduated 
from Northeastern High School in Detroit and in 1950 he started working 
for Buick Motor Division of General Motors. He worked at Buick for 40 
years. As a member of UAW Local 599, Hank was elected as a 
Committeeman, then Shop Committeeman, and as the Local's Financial 
Secretary. He served as Financial Secretary for 25 years. During this 
time he was also a member of the Executive Committee and continued 
serving when he became a retiree. Over the years he played a pivotal 
role in passage of the ``30 and Out'' retirement policy and obtaining 
dental benefits for the membership.
  As a father of ten children, Hank also finds time to maintain two 
farms. He has his own farm in Lennon, Michigan and he operates his 
grandfather's farm in the New Lothrop area.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding Henry ``Hank'' Oginsky as he celebrates his 80th birthday. I 
have always welcomed his insight, thoughtfulness, astute judgment and 
assistance over the years. I wish him the best in the coming year and 
many, many more.

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