[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING RICHARD AND DIANE WOJTOWICZ

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
service of Richard and Diane Wojtowicz to their community of 
Williamsville, NY. Members of the Williamsville community for almost 50 
years, the Wojtowiczs have both spent their careers working to improve 
and strengthen the quality of life in their town.
  A graduate of Canisius College and the current Director of Corporate 
Relations for Mainstream Funding Systems, Mr. Wojtowicz is a former 
Town Councilman and has lifelong experience in service to the 
Williamsville area. Mrs. Wojtowicz is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton 
College and is Executive Secretary to the Chief Executive Officer of 
Mainstream Funding Systems. Through her involvement in many community 
organizations and her volunteer work, Mrs. Wojtowicz has shown she is 
equally devoted to our community.
  Mr. and Mrs. Wojtowicz currently serve on the Buffalo-Niagara 
Heritage Village Board of Trustees. As members of the Board of 
Trustees, they strive to preserve the history and cultural heritage of 
the Buffalo Niagara Region.
  As members of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra Board, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wojtowicz are avid supporters of the arts. Mr. Wojtowicz is a musician 
himself, playing drums professionally with many western New York bands, 
and Mrs. Wojtowicz's appreciation for the arts is apparent through her 
volunteer work with the Amherst Symphony Orchestra. Arts in the western 
New York area are fueled by the support of community members like the 
Wojtowiczs.
  Mr. and Mrs. Wojtowicz have further dedicated themselves to the 
Williamsville community through their service to the youth community. 
Mrs. Wojtowicz serves currently as the vice president of the Amherst 
Youth Foundation Board, and Mr. Wojtowicz is the Foundation's current 
secretary. While serving as Town Councilman, Mr. Wojtowicz was the 
board's liaison to the Recreation Department, the Youth Board, the 
Library, and the Government Studies Committee. He also served as a 
consultant to Junior Achievement, helping young people develop the 
skills to succeed in today's economy. Through their service, Mr. and 
Mrs. Wojtowicz have shown a commitment to helping future generations of 
Williamsville residents.
  As is exemplified by previous recognition they have earned, the 
Wojtowiczs are valued members of their community. In appreciation for 
her work with Rotary International, Mrs. Wojtowicz was awarded the 
``Unsung Hero'' award. For his generosity and care, Mr. Wojtowicz has 
been honored by Rotary International with the ``Rotarian of the Year'' 
award, ``Service Above Self Award,'' and many ``Paul Harris'' 
recognition awards. Mr. Wojtowicz also received the ``Businessman of 
the Year'' award from the General Pulaski Association of Western New 
York.
  Dedicated to bettering the Amherst-Williamsville area, the 
Wojtowiczs' contributions to the arts, youth engagement, and local 
business have left a lasting impact. Our community is indebted to 
Richard and Diane Wojtowicz for their exemplary and selfless actions. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. and Mrs. Wojtowicz for 
everything they have done over the years to better the lives of their 
fellow Williamsville residents.

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