[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 65 (Thursday, April 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ZIGGY WILINSKI
(Mr. ZELDIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of
Ziggy Wilinski, who recently lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.
A Vietnam War veteran and USPS postmaster and general manager, Ziggy
loved our country and community more than anything. Ziggy was an icon
in the town of Riverhead, which boasts a large Polish-American
population.
You could often find Ziggy planning and organizing events at the
Riverhead Polish Hall, which was used to gather the community for
parties, performances, and other gatherings. He was also instrumental
in planning and organizing the iconic annual Riverhead Polish Town
Festival. Speaking from experience, it is a fantastic event that draws
thousands of people every year.
Thank you to Ziggy, his wife, Wanda, and his entire family for their
service to our community. Ziggy was a great guy. He will be greatly
missed, but I have no doubt his legacy will live on for generations to
come.
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