[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 204 (Thursday, December 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING ALBERT GEORGE SIPKA

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Albert George 
Sipka, of Warren, Ohio, who will soon celebrate his 100th birthday on 
December 12th.
  Albert was born to George and Susan Sipka in Duquesne, Pennslyvania 
in 1920. Albert was raised in Newton Falls, Ohio, which is located in 
my Congressional District. He graduated from Newtown Falls High School 
in 1938.
  Mr. Sipka enlisted in the Navy on October 16, 1942 and served until 
November of 1945. During his service, he served as a cook on a ship in 
the Pacific. Four of the six Sipka brothers bravely served during World 
War II. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, Albert graduated from Kent 
State University in 1951 with a degree in Business Administration.
  Shortly before enlisting, Albert married the love of his life, 
Theresa Novak. They married on February 8, 1942 and had two children, 
Albert and Elaine. He also has four grandchildren--Jessica, Donna, 
Albert, and Allison. Albert also took care of his dear Theresa during 
her 15-year battle with Alzheimer's. This show's how serious Albert was 
to the vows of his marriage, his character, and his dedication to 
family.
  The majority of Albert's working life was with General Motors, 
Packard Electric Division. During one period, when he was laid off from 
General Motors, he purchased a Dairy Queen in Windham, Ohio, and 
operated it for several years.
  Mr. Sipka is a great supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, having 
been active in scouting and taking numerous canoe trips to Canada over 
the years. Albert's Christian faith is a deep aspect of his life. He 
has also enjoyed traveling, snorkeling, canoeing, and gardening.
  Albert contributes his long life to his family, having good and hard-
working parents and five brothers that always got along. There is no 
doubt that Albert is a hard-worker and has enlisted this trait to his 
children and grandchildren. Mr. Sipka's daughter-in-law, Diane, is my 
neighbor, and I am honored to wish him the happiest of birthdays. 
Please join me in congratulating Albert and his family for this 
milestone and thanking him for his service to our country.

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