[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 47 (Friday, March 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF STANLEY WALESKI, RECIPIENT OF THE GREATER PITTSTON 
         FRIENDLY SONS OF SAINT PATRICK 2017 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2017

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Stanley Waleski, 
who will receive the 2017 Achievement Award from the Greater Pittston 
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Stan will be honored by the Friendly Sons 
during the 103rd annual dinner on March 17.
  Stan is a former educator in the Pittston Area School District. He 
served as a teacher, coach, and principal for over 35 years, retiring 
in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg 
University with a teaching certification in Health and Physical 
Education. Stan received a Masters of Arts degree from Marywood 
University with certifications in Elementary Education, Elementary and 
Secondary School Administration, and a Superintendent's Letter of 
Intent. While attending Scranton Preparatory School, Stan was an 
outstanding athlete and a member of the 1973 PCIAA state champion 
basketball team.
  For 51 years, Stan has been an active member of the Avoca Jolly Boys, 
a civic and community service organization, serving on its board of 
directors and at one time as president. The organization provides the 
community with athletic programs for youth and adults, as well as 
social events and picnics. The Jolly Boys sponsor the popular Avoca 
Basketball League, which Stan has served as the director of for the 
past 22 years. The league plays annually with over 450 players and 75 
coaching volunteers.
  It is an honor to recognize Stanley Waleski for his lifelong service 
to the Pittston community, and I congratulate him for receiving the 
Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Achievement Award. I am 
grateful for his contributions to his community, and I wish him 
continued success in the future.

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