[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL GEORGE, AVOCA WEST SIDE SOCIAL CLUB'S ``MAN 
                             OF THE YEAR''

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael 
George, who will be receiving the Avoca West Side Social Club's ``Man 
of the Year'' Award. He will be honored on March 17, 2018 during the 
Club's inaugural St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
  The son of the late David and Mildred George, Mike was born and 
raised in Avoca, Pennsylvania. He is a graduating member of Avoca High 
School Class of 1959. He opened his first car repair business in Avoca 
on South Main Street in 1961. In 1969, Mike relocated his business to 
935 Main Street and expanded his operation to include a gas station. It 
was the only service station in Avoca Borough for over three decades. 
Mike remained in business for almost fifty years until he retired. Mike 
also shared his professional knowledge by serving as an automobile 
repair instructor to those looking to enter the field.
  In addition to operating his business, Mike has been actively 
involved with local community organizations. He is a founding member of 
the Avoca Jolly Boys, a group that sponsors community events like 
children's basketball leagues and other recreational activities. He is 
the past president of the Avoca Lions Club and initiated the annual 
Lions Club Christmas Light Project along Main Street and McAlpine 
Street in the borough. Mike is also a regular member of the Avoca West 
Side Club and Rainbow Rod and Gun Club. He currently belongs to Queen 
of the Apostles Church in Avoca.
  Today, Mike resides in Avoca with his wife of fifty-six years, Kay 
Sroka George. They have been blessed with three children, Janice, 
Christine, and the late Michael Jr.
  It is an honor to recognize Mike as he accepts the Avoca West Side 
Social Club's ``Man of the Year Award.'' I am grateful for his lifetime 
of service to people of Avoca. I wish him the best this St. Patrick's 
Day.

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