[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E514-E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE EFFECT OF JACK KOSAKOWSKI ON THE YOUNG 
                    PEOPLE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
effect of Jack Kosakowski on the young people of the Pikes Peak region, 
the United States of America, and around the world through his work 
with Junior Achievement for fifty years.
  Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Junior Achievement is our nation's 
largest organization that provides access to knowledge and skills which 
create economic flourishing for youth in their communities and teaches 
practical steps to plan for the future. Founded in 1919, Junior 
Achievement started as an after-school program for high school 
students. Later expanded to middle school students that also included 
in school programs as well. With a presence in all fifty states and a 
network of volunteers around the world, Junior Achievement reaches over 
4.4 million students in America and over 13 million students in over 
100 countries around the world.
  Jack began his Junior Achievement journey in Toledo, Ohio, as a high 
school student in the Junior Achievement program. He received a Junior 
Achievement scholarship as he attended the University of Toledo. 
Starting in 1974, Jack served in a variety of roles proving both his 
abilities and his passion for the people he serves. In his role as 
President and

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Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement, Jack continues to lead 
the organization with the same drive for excellence and impact that he 
has strived for throughout his career.
  In addition to his roles at Junior Achievement, Jack was appointed by 
President George W. Bush to serve a two-year term on the President's 
Advisory Council on Financial Literacy in January 2008. He currently 
serves on the Board of Directors of the Achievement Foundation, is a 
past member of the United States Commission for UNESCO (United Nations 
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), and serves on the 
Council on Competitiveness' Learn to Compete Commission. Jack has also 
been named a Trustee of America's Promise Alliance.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in Congress join me in honoring 
and celebrating Jack Kosakowski for his fifty years of distinguished 
leadership and service to the youth in the Pikes Peak region, the 
United States of America, and around the world.

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