[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1128-E1129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING WALTER BIALEK

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Walter J. Bialek--beloved family man, friend and religious mentor to 
many. Mr. Bialek passed from this life

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on September 3, 2009. As we celebrate Flag Day, it is fitting to recall 
the contributions made by American citizens. Mr. Bialek's son, Joe, has 
requested recognition of his father's contributions to his community of 
Cleveland, Ohio. Thus, I submit the following recognition from Joe 
Bialek honoring his father. Mr. Bialek's memory beats strong in the 
hearts of his family and his son offers a moving tribute to his father:
  ``Walter Bialek grew up in the area of Saint Hyacinth in what is now 
considered a part of the Slavic Village neighborhood in Northeast Ohio. 
Born in a house next door to the convent that housed many nuns of the 
Order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, he always spoke very reverently 
of them about how much he appreciated the values they, along with his 
parents, helped to instill in him.
  ``Mr. Bialek graduated from East Tech High School in 1936 and earned 
a diploma with an emphasis in electricity. He was drafted into the 
Army-Air Forces in 1941 and served as a Staff Sergeant. At one time he 
was ordered off a troop truck headed for overseas combat in order to 
teach twin engine aircraft training to fighter/bomber pilots.
  Through this he contributed greatly to the defense of liberty and the 
preservation of all those freedoms we enjoy today. After the war Mr. 
Bialek was offered a player contract from the Cleveland Indians 
baseball team but, on the advice of his father, declined it because he 
did not want to play on Sundays. He worked briefly for the Indians as a 
Territorial Scout (and kept the business card to prove it.) In 1950, he 
married Eileen C. Moran. Together they raised six children. Walter 
Bialek pursued an engineering career starting with Thompson Products--
the T in TRW--and culminating in his retirement from the General Motors 
Chevrolet Plant in Parma, Ohio after 26 years of service. Throughout, 
he was active in the Third Order of Saint Francis.
  ``We join his family and friends in honor and remembrance of Walter 
J. Bialek, beloved husband of Eileen; beloved father of Mary, Patricia, 
Eileen, John, Alice and Joseph. He was also the adoring grandfather of 
Matthew, Chad, Katie, Kimberly, Timothy, Colleen, Tiffany, Nathan, 
Mark, John, John Jr., Daniel, Andrew, Elizabeth, Steven and Teresa.
  ``Mr. Bialek's devout life was defined by his deep dedication to 
family and friends, and his exceptional faith in the Catholic Church. 
His strong spirit, integrity, energy and good works have served to 
uplift the lives of countless individuals, families--and the 
communities in which he resided.''

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