[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF FRANK MAJIKES ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE LUZERNE 
                       COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor referee and 
Northeastern Pennsylvania native, Frank Majikes. This year, Frank was 
inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at the 35th annual 
dinner on August 11, 2019 for his officiating and administrative 
achievements.
  Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who 
have brought fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through 
their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic endeavors.
  Frank is a graduate of St. Mary's High School, King's College, and 
the University of Scranton. He also continued his studies by taking 
master's classes at Misericordia University. Since 1966, Frank has 
officiated on the district and state levels. In addition, he has 
accepted assignments from the Eastern College Athletic Conference 
(ECAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Locally, he 
was also involved in the administrative side of sports. From 1967 to 
1969, Frank was the assistant athletic advisor for the Catholic Youth 
Center. From 1969 to 1970, he served as supervisor of recreation in the 
City of Wilkes-Barre. He also served as the athletic director of the 
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center from 1970 to 1973.
  During his career, Frank has been a dean of students, teacher, and 
principal at different schools in the area. In addition, he served as 
the chairman of St. Mary's Parish Pastoral Council and as chairman of 
the Police Civil Service Commission in Wilkes-Barre. He is also a 
volunteer at the Catholic Youth Center and for the United Way. Frank 
continues to devote his time and energy into his love for sports, 
serving as Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 
District 2 Committee Chairperson, interpreter of the Wyoming Valley 
Basketball Officials Organization, secretary of the Wyoming Valley High 
School Basketball Conference, president of the Wyoming Valley High 
School Swimming Conference, president of the Collegiate Basketball 
Officials Association, a member of the PIAA State Board of Directors, 
vice president and chairperson of PIAA Human Resources Committee, 
member of the Wyoming Valley Athletic Association, and supervisor of 
College Basketball Officials for both the NCAA and ECAC.
  It is an honor to recognize Frank on his induction into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his story and athletic career serve as 
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving 
for excellence.

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