[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 51 (Friday, April 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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                   HONORING JOHN C. KOSTOLANSKY, SR.

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 8, 2011

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of former 
Corning Mayor John C. Kostolansky, Sr., who passed away on March 27.
  John began working at Corning Glass Works in 1940, a company with 
whom he stayed until his retirement in 1988. During this time, he also 
served on the Corning Painted Post School Board, spending 2 years as 
President and 4 years as Vice-President.
  John was no stranger to Capitol Hill. He served my district honorably 
as Treasurer to U.S. Representative Amo Houghton for 8 years. John then 
served as Mayor of Corning from 1989 to 1991, where he was responsible 
for appointing a Blue Ribbon Commission to bring the city out of its 
deep financial problems. His vision and ability to make tough decisions 
should be an example to all public servants.
  John was one of the most hardworking men I knew. There really was no 
part of the Corning community he didn't touch. He was involved in so 
many organizations, groups, and causes, I could not possibly name them 
all.
  Because of his active role in making Corning the wonderful place it 
is today, he will be sorely missed by all of us who call Corning home.
  I thank John for his service, and the precious mark he has left on 
the 29th Congressional District of New York.

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