[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 26904-26905]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 COMMEMORATING JUDGE DANIEL LEE KONKOL AS THE SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS CLUB 
                            MAN OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 1999

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Milwaukee Circuit 
Court Judge Daniel Konkol, named Man of the Year by the Southside 
Business Club. We celebrate his recognition because it is an 
affirmation of the American Dream, the story of a hardworking, first 
generation Polish-American who, by dint of hard work and perseverance, 
became one of the most respected jurists and community leaders in the 
Milwaukee area.
  Daniel Lee Konkol attended DeSales Prep Seminary High School and 
graduated in 1969. Later he attended Marquette University where he 
received his B.A. degree in 1973 and his J.D. degree in 1976. Dan 
worked his way through high school and college holding many jobs, from 
a maintenance worker at various schools--and even a convent--to a short 
order cook at a drive-in run by his neighbor.
  It didn't take long for Dan's talent and commitment to catch the eye 
of those in the legal community. Following graduation from law school, 
Dan was hired as an assistant district attorney for Racine County. He 
worked there for eight years under three district attorneys, gaining 
experience in prosecuting all types of criminal matters including 
homicides, armed robberies, burglaries, domestic violence, and welfare 
fraud.
  In 1985, Dan was appointed an assistant Milwaukee County court 
commissioner by Circuit Court Chief Judge Victor Manian. While a

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commissioner in 1988, Dan published in the Milwaukee Lawyer an article 
titled ``The New Paternity Law: Law and Procedures.'' In 1990, he 
received a Wisconsin State Bar Commendation for an article he published 
in the Wisconsin Lawyer titled ``Civil Restraining Orders, 
Distinguishing Domestic Abuse and Harassment.''
  In 1992, with extensive help from many friends and relatives, Dan ran 
a low-budget election campaign and was selected by voters as judge of 
the newly created Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 44. In 1998 he 
was re-elected without opposition.
  He is known for his signature sky blue judicial robes, his excellent 
judicial record and his involvement in numerous fraternal, business, 
and civic organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly commend Judge Daniel Konkol, named Man of the 
Year by the Southside Business Club.

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