[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN HONOR OF MR. GERALD F. BROSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor Mr. Gerald F. Broski 
who is being honored by the Polonia Foundation on October 2, 2011.
  Gerald earned his Bachelor of Science degree from John Carroll 
University in 1964 and his Juris Doctor from Cleveland State 
University's Marshall School of Law in 1968. Following his education, 
Gerald practiced law for thirty-nine years. He owned and operated a 
real estate management firm for twenty years. Gerald has been married 
to Donna, for 45 years. Together they have two sons, Scott and Todd.
  In addition to his career, Gerald has been an active member of the 
Greater Cleveland community for decades. He is a member of Marymount 
Hospital's Civic Advisor Board, the Harbor Estates Homeowners 
Association, Ohio Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Now-
Easter Boat Club, Brecksville Historical Association and the Cuyahoga 
County Democratic Party. Gerald has served as the president of several 
organizations including Polish American Inc., Cleveland Society of 
Poles and Polonia Foundation of Ohio and as the executive trustee of 
Shoes and Clothes for Kids. For 23 years, Gerald has also been a 
member, and is currently the vice president of, the Brecksville City 
Council.
  Due to his long career and dedication to his community, Gerald has 
been honored and recognized several times. He received a U.S. Army 
Commendation Medal in 1970 and was named Volunteer of the Year by Shoes 
and Clothes for Kids in 2003.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Mr. Gerald F. 
Broski and congratulating him as he is recognized by the Polonia 
Foundation.

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