[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1527]
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                             GREG KOMESHOK

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greg Komeshok's 
leadership and dedication to the community of Passaic and the citizens 
of New Jersey. To honor his years of commitment, his friends, family, 
and colleagues joined together in October to celebrate his amazing 
career.
  Greg Komeshok son of John and Emily Komeshok, a life-long resident of 
Passaic, New Jersey was born on March 23, 1947. A product of the 
Passaic School District, Greg graduated from Holy Rosary grammar school 
and Passaic High School where he played on both the basketball and 
baseball teams. After high school, Greg went on to further his 
education where he earned his Bachelor's in Industrial Arts and a 
Master's in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State 
University. Upon achieving both of his degrees, Greg became a teacher 
at Passaic High School, later becoming the Principal at the Learning 
Center Elementary School in Passaic. Greg also held various 
administrative positions throughout the Passaic Board of Education, 
before becoming the Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, and 
later appointed to become the Director of Athletics.
  Greg's achievements and passion in serving his community has led him 
to hold various leadership roles within his community. After being a 
lifetime member of the Holy Rosary Young Men's Club, he became its 
President. Later, he went on to serve as the President of the Passaic 
Boys and Girls Club. Through his leadership and dedication, he was able 
to establish the annual outdoor Jimmy Sturr Concert in Passaic which is 
now in its eleventh year. Greg's devotion to the community and to the 
youth led him to the Clifton Little League and Babe Ruth League where 
he served as Coach. Later, he went on to become the General Manager/
Coach of the Wayne Post 174 American Legion Baseball League, then 
becoming the President of the Bergen Area American Legion Baseball 
League.
  His service to his community even led him to pursue public office. In 
1968, he became a Member of the Passaic Redevelopment Agency; later in 
his career in 1972 he was selected to become the Chairman of the 
Democratic Party in the City of Passaic. Then in 1976, he was a 
Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in New York City. In 
1978, Greg was given the opportunity to serve his State when he was 
appointed to the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, where 
he served as Commissioner. In 1983 he was elected to the Passaic County 
Board of Chosen Freeholders and later in 1985 was selected to become 
the Freeholder Director. In 1984 Greg became a member of the Camp Hope 
Commission and the Passaic County Community College-Board of School 
Estimates.
  Greg is married to his wife Susan, and they have two sons Kevin and 
Christopher.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating the 
services of individuals like Mr. Greg Komeshok.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Mr. Komeshok's 
family, friends, and all those whose lives he has touched, and me, in 
recognizing Greg Komeshok for his dedication to his family and his 
nation.

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