[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING ANDREW C. WIKTOROWICZ

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Andrew C. Wiktorowicz, an outstanding leader and representative of the 
California Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 
(ESGR). During Mr. Wiktorowicz's two terms as Chairman of California's 
ESGR, his extensive expertise and unwavering leadership forwarded the 
organization's mission of promoting supportive work environments for 
servicemembers through outreach, recognition, and educational 
opportunities.
   Mr. Wiktorowicz's exceptional leadership was instrumental in 
combining the Northern and Southern California committees into a single 
California Committee for the ESGR. Mr. Wiktorowicz managed a seamless 
transition and successfully integrated both regions to create the 
largest ESGR Committee in the United States. Under Mr. Wiktorowicz's 
direction, the California ESGR served an estimated 63,000 members of 
the National Guard Reserves and additionally supported over 600 
military and employer events annually. Additionally, Mr. Wiktorowicz 
developed and implemented the highly effective Employment Initiative 
Program supporting over 5,000 Citizen Warriors and resulting in over 
500 successful hires.
   During Mr. Wiktorowicz's tenure, over 14,000 employers signed the 
ESGR Statement of Support and over 5,000 supervisors received the 
Employer Support Patriot Award. His selfless dedication to the 
committee and service members distinguished the ESGR as the premier 
military and employer volunteer establishment in the State of 
California. Mr. Wiktorowicz's efforts have been recognized nationally 
because of his strong Ombudsman Program, which effectively supports all 
California Guard and Reservists.
   Mr. Wiktorowicz has been an amazing asset to both Ventura County and 
the State of California. Through his efforts on behalf of 
servicemembers and the working community, he has created an 
organization that for many is the backbone of their tenure in the 
California Guard and Reserves.
   For these reasons, I would like to graciously thank Mr. Wiktorowicz 
for his steadfast commitment and dedication as the Chairman of the 
State of California's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Mr. 
Wiktorowicz's work with the ESGR will continue to positively shape the 
experience for future generations of the California Guard and Reserves.

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