[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 106 (Thursday, July 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PAUL GROMOSIAK FOR HIS SUSTAINED COMMITMENT TO THE NIAGARA 
                            FALLS COMMUNITY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize and 
honor Mr. Paul Gromosiak for his passionate support of and commitment 
to the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park. As a tribute 
to his hard work and dedication, a monument will be placed at Heritage 
Park commemorating his impact on the community.
   As a committed life-long Western New Yorker, Mr. Gromosiak has 
inspired countless individuals who have come to visit the Niagara Falls 
State Park. He graduated from Niagara University with a B.S. in 
Chemistry and went on to receive a permanent certification in 
mathematics as well as in chemistry and general science from the State 
University of New York.
   Mr. Gromosiak has spent countless hours walking the park and helping 
visitors learn more about the nation's oldest park. Moreover, he has 
authored numerous books about the place that means so much to him. In 
addition to being a well-respected historian, he is also an engaging 
teacher and a dedicated leader in the community. He worked as a 
chemistry teacher in the Niagara Falls School District as well as a 
chemist for both the Eastman Kodak Company and the Hooker Chemical 
Company.
   Mr. Gromosiak is frequently interviewed by national and local media 
for his insight on the history and continued progress of Niagara Falls. 
In 1989, Mr. Gromosiak appeared on the CBS program ``America Tonight'' 
for a special segment on the environment surrounding Niagara Falls. He 
served as a guest columnist for The Buffalo News and The Niagara 
Gazette. Furthermore, he was consulted in 1993 by Canada's weekly news 
magazine MacLean's for information on the storied custom of 
honeymooning in the Falls. In 1997, he was featured in the PBS 
documentary ``Fading in the Mist,'' speaking about efforts to maintain 
the natural environment of Niagara Falls. Mr. Gromosiak also 
contributed to a web page on the history of Niagara Falls.
   Mr. Gromosiak has been an avid fighter for the City of Niagara Falls 
and has championed projects such as the Niagara Experience Center as 
well as the relocation of the Stone Chimney. His ideas have sparked 
interest in and made the region's history more accessible to the 
public, as exemplified by his emphasis on history as an experience.
   Family and friends of Mr. Gromosiak can attend the event to unveil 
the monument in his honor. It takes place on Friday, July 10th at 11pm 
at Heritage Park on Main and Buffalo.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize 
Mr. Paul Gromosiak. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Mr. Gromosiak for his vital influence on the City of Niagara Falls, the 
State Park, and the community. His outstanding impact is derived from a 
deep understanding of the region's rich history, an innovative vision 
for its future, and a passion for its success.

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