[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 194 (Wednesday, November 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING HARRY KOWALCHYK, JR.

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Mr. Harry Kowalchyk, Jr. who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
   In 1971, Mr. Kowalchyk founded the National Tractor Trailer School 
(NTTS) in Newburgh with his business partner and best friend, William 
Mocarski. For 46 years Mr. Kowalchyk served as president of the NTTS, 
where he shaped the future of accredited truck driving schools 
nationwide. The NTTS has trained over 30,000 men and women as entry-
level heavy truck and tractor trailer drivers. Mr. Kowalchyk believed 
in the American dream, and created a school that provided its students 
with a high quality education so they could work towards a better life.
   Mr. Kowalchyk is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Kowalchyk, 
and his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Jamie Sather, his 
granddaughter and grandson, Nikki and Logan Sather, as well as 
additional members of his extended family.
   Mr. Kowalchyk was proud to be a veteran of the United States Marine 
Corps, serving from 1961 to 1965, and was devoted to many veteran 
causes. Through his support of the Honor Flight Network, Mr. Kowalchyk 
enabled many Central New York veterans to travel to Washington to visit 
the memorials that symbolize the service and sacrifice of all who 
served in our nation's armed forces.
   Mr. Kowalchyk was known for his patriotism and for doing everything 
he could to help those in need. For his tremendous efforts to 
revolutionize our trucking industry, and for making our community a 
better place, it is my distinct privilege to honor Harry Kowalchyk 
today.

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