[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FRANCIS L. WAWROSKI, JR., U.S. NAVY 
                                  RET.

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2014

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of 
the late Master Chief Petty Officer Francis L. Wawroski, Jr., U.S. Navy 
Ret. of Laredo, Texas--a well-known veteran, educator, and 
philanthropist.
  Master Chief Wawroski was a graduate of Southwest Texas State 
University. After graduating Master Chief Wawroski served a tour of 
duty in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably 
discharged from the U.S. Army, Master Chief Wawroski enlisted in the 
U.S. Naval reserve, where he continued to serve for 32 years including 
service during Operation Desert Storm.
  Master Chief Wawroski was also a long-term educator; he retired after 
33 years of service with the Laredo Independent School District. Master 
Chief Wawroski was an honorable teacher, administrator and mentor to 
both colleagues and students. Civic involvements were also considered 
high priority to Master Chief Wawroski. These civic involvements 
included various community organizations, most recently with the Laredo 
Veteran's Coalition.
  Master Chief Wawroski is survived by his wife of 41 years, Francisca 
Gamboa Wawroski; their loving children Judith Wawroski-Addison, Valerie 
Wawroski-Rodriguez, and Dr. Patricia Wawroski-Mendoza; and his first 
granddaughter Olivia Marie Rodriguez. Master Chief Wawroski is also 
survived by his brother, MSG John W. Wawroski, U.S. Army Ret.; sister, 
Sandra M. Wawroski; and a foster brother, Eugene Perales.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the opportunity to recognize 
the late Master Chief Petty Officer Francis L. Wawroski, Jr., U.S. Navy 
Ret. for his hard work and generosity that has truly impacted many 
lives and our community.

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