[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7997-S7998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GARY OSTROSKE

  Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today I wish to ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing Mr. Gary Ostroske, who retired on July 1, 2013, 
as President and CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Mr. 
Ostroske has been an integral part of the United Way Worldwide system 
for 40 years and has served as President and CEO of the Southeastern 
region for the past 25 years.
  Throughout his tenure at the United Way, Mr. Ostroske implemented 
important changes to a wide breadth of programs to improve the lives of 
residents of Southeast Louisiana. Mr. Ostroske has worked tirelessly to 
provide citizens with quality healthcare, education, and human services 
and has undoubtedly provided many opportunities for residents of 
Southeast Louisiana to succeed and improve their lives.
  As the President and CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Mr. 
Ostroske worked collaboratively with community organizations and 
Greater New Orleans leaders to create innovative ways to deliver 
critical services to Southeast Louisiana residents. Through these 
community partnerships, Mr. Ostroske strengthened United Way's impact 
and allowed it to play an integral role in crafting a strong economic 
agenda for our region.
  Mr. Ostroske's unwavering leadership in the wake of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Isaac and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was truly 
remarkable. Mr. Ostroske's diligent efforts to rebuild our region after 
these disasters ensured our region's renewed sense of vitality and 
economic strength.
  Upon his retirement, Mr. Ostroske is looking forward to volunteering 
in our community and spending time with his wife of 35 years, Mary Ann 
and his family--their son, Peter Ostroske, president of O Look!, an 
internet company

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based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and their daughter, Jenny Ostroske Luke, who 
is a veterinarian, married to Fletcher Luke. Gary and Mary Ann are the 
proud grandparents to Jenny and Fletcher's children--Ellis and Myles.
  Mr. Ostroske's service to the people of Louisiana has been truly 
extraordinary and serves as an inspiration to us all. It is with my 
greatest sincerity that I ask my colleagues to join me along with Mr. 
Ostroske's family in recognizing his dedicated service to the people of 
Louisiana, as well as wishing him well in his retirement.

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