[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO THE BRILLIANT LIFE OF DR. THADDEUS C. RADZILOWSKI

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the bipartisan Polish Caucus, 
I rise to pay tribute to the brilliant life and unique contribution to 
scholarship of Dr. Thaddeus C. Radzilowski who passed away on July 20, 
2018 at the age of 80.
  Dr. Radzilowski was the co-founder and President of the largest 
Polish American think tank in the United States known as the Piast 
Institute founded in Hamtramck, MI. An academic giant in his field, he 
taught at several prestigious universities including the University of 
Michigan, Madonna University, Heidelberg College, Southwest Minnesota 
State University, and finally as President of St. Mary College.
  He was a prolific leader in the Polish American community, who 
uniquely understood the importance of preserving Polish-American 
heritage in the United States. He held a piercing dedication to 
accurately and painstakingly recount the sacrificial history of Poland, 
its people, and its diaspora. The history of Poland, often under-
presented, resulted from the annihilation by the Russian military 
squads (NKVD) of over 23,000 of its preeminent leaders in academia, the 
military, and religious and community life. Those who would have 
recorded the 20th century's most bloodied battles were annihilated, 
making Dr. Radzilowski's scholarship all the more critical.
  Under his leadership, the Piast Institute made significant 
contributions to the study of Central and Eastern Europe including 
publishing articles and school curricula, convening key experts, 
presenting exhibitions, and mentoring the next generation of leaders in 
his field. Thanks to his dedication, he was the recipient of countless 
awards including the Cavaliers Cross of the Polish Order of Merit 
presented to him by the Polish President.
  A man committed to serving others, Dr. Radzilowski served with 
dignity and honor in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam. He truly 
embodied America's values which bind us.
  Mr. Speaker, please allow me to join hundreds of thousands of 
grateful Polish Americans in my district and across the United States 
in applauding his remarkable career and exemplary life. His legacy will 
continue to guide and inspire generations to come. That is why I am 
honored to fly an American flag over the Capitol in his name.

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