[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15997]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING FRANK J. WSOL OF CHICAGO

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2003

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Frank J. Wsol, the 
Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 710, on being presented the 
Distinguished Community Service Award by the Anti-Defamation League at 
their annual dinner.
  Frank Wsol epitomizes the principles of organized labor and the role 
it plays in our community. He has served loyally as a Teamster since 
1946, and has ascended the ranks first as an Organizer, and later as 
Chairman of the Union's Health, Welfare and Pension Fund.
  In addition to proudly serving as a Teamster, Frank has been a leader 
for all of labor including service as Chairman of the Illinois Joint 
State Grievance Committee and on the Executive Committee of the Chicago 
Federation of Labor. He currently serves as a member of the Executive 
Board for Joint Council 25.
  Many of the principles of the organization and community that Frank 
has embodied for the last half century have come from his service to 
our country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Frank served in both 
Japan and Korea, and has stayed active as a member of the Neer-Goudie 
American Legion Post 846.
  Frank's care for his community has always included his love for 
children and his dedication to providing them with a bright future. He 
has dedicated time and energy to the Children's Advocacy Center in both 
Chicago and Hoffman Estates, and the Little City Foundation in 
Palatine.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the Anti-Defamation League in recognizing Frank 
Wsol. I also congratulate Frank and his wonderful family: Florence, his 
wife of over 50 years, his late daughter Maureen, his son Michael and 
his fiancee Marlene Demuzio, his son Frank Jr. and his wife Madeline, 
and his grandsons Frank, Brian, Kevin and Steve. And I applaud the 
Anti-Defamation League for the work that they do to protect our 
liberty, and for honoring one of our most distinguished citizens.

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