[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MS. SYLVIA RUCINSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ms. Sylvia 
Rucinski who is being honored by the Polonia Foundation on October 7, 
2012.
  Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Sylvia attended Miles Elementary 
School and graduated from Holy Name High School. She later attended 
Cuyahoga Community College and John Carroll University. Before 
beginning her 22 year career at the Alliance of Poles of America, 
Sylvia held a number of different positions. She previously held jobs 
with Harris Seybold, Grabler Manufacturing and several school and 
public libraries.
  Sylvia has been a long-time and active member of the Polish-American 
community. She has been the director for the Alliance of Poles Federal 
Credit Union and Ohio Division of the Polish American Congress. She 
also served as the recording secretary of Circle 9 of the Alliance of 
Poles. Because of her unwavering service, Sylvia has been acknowledged 
by the Alliance of Poles as the recipient of the 2004 Meritorious 
Service Medal and Award and named the 2003 Grand Lady of Pulaski by the 
Polonia Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Mrs. Sylvia 
Rucinski and congratulating her as she is recognized by the Polonia 
Foundation.

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