[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE MILITARY SERVICE OF MR. LEONARD PITEK

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Lenny Pitek for 
his service to the nation. The sacrifices he made while stationed in 
Germany from 1957-1960 and in the Army Reserve from 1960-1963 helped 
keep America safe, and the Dearborn community is better off because of 
his hard work over the years.
  Mr. Pitek's commitment to serve the Dearborn community for more than 
three decades is truly extraordinary. He is an active member of the 
American Legion Fort Dearborn Post 364, Polish Legion of American 
Veterans Chapter 75, and the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council 
(DAWVC). He also served as a chaplain for the DAWVC and American Legion 
Post 364. Lenny is also an original member of the Ritual Team, which 
provides military honors at ceremonies and funerals to ensure that 
every veteran is laid to rest with the honor and dignity they deserve. 
As a result of his direct actions, military families find peace, 
veterans are comforted, and our military members are buried with honor. 
Based on this service, Mr. Pitek was selected by his military peers to 
receive the DAWVC 2015 Dearborn Veteran of the Year Award.
  Lenny Pitek is a longtime resident of Dearborn and lives there with 
his wife of 45 years, Dianne. Together, they raised three children; 
Anthony, Jennifer, and Monica, and they have three grandchildren. Mr. 
Pitek served as the past President of St. Martha's Dad's Club, where he 
helped organize Christmas parties, Easter egg hunts and raised money 
for families in need. He also volunteers at the John D. Dingell VA 
Medical Center distributing Christmas gifts during the holiday season. 
Mr. Pitek is a true hero to veterans and to all families he reaches 
with his unwavering dedication to service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Mr. 
Leonard Pitek for his military service and inspiring dedication to 
veterans and the City of Dearborn.

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