[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
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            HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF DOROTHY ROCKAITIS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Dorothy 
Rockaitis, a lifelong resident of Chicago who is celebrating her 90th 
birthday today.
  Dorothy Victoria Cichoszewski was born on February 6th, 1923, and was 
raised in Brighton Park by her parents, Victoria and Michael. She would 
later move to Garfield Ridge, where she lived for 50 years. In 1963, 
Dorothy married Frank Rockaitis, her steadfast partner for nearly four 
decades.
  For over forty years, Dorothy was actively involved in government and 
politics. Not only did she work for Chicago Aldermen Frank Kuta and 
Bill Krstyniak, she also worked for Illinois State House member Robert 
Terzich. She later served Illinois' 3rd Congressional District on the 
staff of Congressman Bill Lipinski. As an office manager, secretary, 
and Democratic Precinct Captain, Dorothy faithfully served her party, 
city, and country for nearly half a century.
  A vibrant and lively aunt, mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother, Dorothy is beloved by so many around her. From her 
seventeen-year marriage with Frank Miller, Dorothy has three children: 
Michalene, Patricia, and Charles. Dorothy also has five grandchildren: 
Gina Glaubke, John Glaubke, Aaron Conrad, Keith Conrad, and Alicia 
Miller. From her grandchildren come four great grandchildren: Luca 
Conrad, Odette Conrad, Clare Glaubke, and Emma Glaubke.
  Dorothy is a caring, energetic, and dedicated American who is 
deserving of our recognition and praise. Today, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in wishing Dorothy Rockaitis a very happy 90th birthday, and to 
thank her for being such an active contributor to her community.

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