[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 85 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
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                       IN HONOR OF JOE JASKIEWICZ

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2012

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Joe 
Jaskiewicz who has stepped down after many distinguished years of 
public service. Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to 
Norwich, Connecticut as a young boy. In 1964, he married his high 
school sweetheart, Beverly. Shortly after graduation, Joe began work as 
a pipefitter at Electric Boat where he worked for 37 years, eventually 
becoming a supervisor.
  Mr. Jaskiewicz went on to serve the Town of Montville in many 
capacities. He began his career in the Parks & Recreation Department 
and spent four years as Chairman of the Board of Finance before being 
elected to the Town Council. After chairing the body for four years, 
Joe became Mayor in 2003. During his eight years in office, Joe 
Jaskiewicz championed economic development in Montville, bringing new 
businesses and jobs to the area. In his first term, Joe nearly doubled 
the size of the police force and supervised the renovation of all 
Montville schools. Although Joe's career was marked by numerous 
achievements, one of his proudest accomplishments was the 
transformation of the old Fair Oaks School into the Fair Oaks Community 
Center. He also served as the Chair of the Southeast Connecticut 
Council of Governments for one year during his second term as mayor. 
His decision to step down is a loss for the town he loves, but I 
believe after recharging his batteries, Joe will be back in the public 
arena in some new and exciting form to continue his service.
  In addition to his work in the local government, Joe has been active 
in youth sports, coaching Pee Wee football and Little League. I urge my 
colleagues to join with me in honoring Joe Jaskiewicz and all the 
wonderful work he has completed for the Town of Montville, Connecticut.

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