[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E872]
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                       IN HONOR OF WILLIAM CZMYR

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
accomplishments of William Czmyr. A longtime resident of Jewett City 
and a Veteran who served in the United States Navy during the Korean 
War, Mr. Czmyr has recently been named Veteran of the Year of the 
Jewett City VFW Post 10004. Based on Bill's many years of tireless 
service to his community, for this award could not have gone to a more 
worthy recipient.
  As President of the Veterans Housing Project in Jewett City, Bill 
Czmyr has worked tirelessly over the last decade to secure critical 
resources for his fellow veterans. Earlier this month, Mr. Czmyr was 
finally able to see the result of his hard work as he walked through 
the apartments that 18 veterans will soon call home. Not only will 
these formerly homeless vets have a place to live, but thanks to Bill, 
they will have also have access to counseling and mental health 
services.
  Mr. Czmyr was also fundamental in securing the funds to make this 
dream a reality. By coordinating with my office, as well as the 
Department of Veterans Affairs and the Connecticut Housing Finance 
Authority, he won vital grants to bring hope and peace of mind for the 
men and women who are set to move into the apartments this June. I urge 
my colleagues to join with me in congratulating William Czmyr for being 
named Veteran of the Year. His patriotism and dedication to veterans 
inspire us all.

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