[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4426]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          MAYOR RAY GLOWACKI EARNS A WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor my 
friend and outstanding public servant, Mayor Raymond S. Glowacki, as he 
celebrates 26 years of serving the citizens of Cudahy, Wisconsin.
  Mayor Glowacki has long been an enthusiastic leader, visionary 
supporter and promoter of Cudahy, the community he loves. As mayor he 
has been committed to improving the quality of life for all of the 
people of Cudahy. Under his tenure there have been tremendous changes 
and a transformation of the city that has resulted from the remodeling 
of Packard Plaza, the construction of Crosswinds condominiums and the 
Creekside residential development. The ongoing development at Mitchell 
International Business Park, a new library and the ice arena are due in 
large part to the innovative approaches the mayor has taken in creating 
a dynamic and vital community.
  Born and raised in Cudahy, Ray has a unique historical perspective of 
his beloved, nearly 100-year-old city. He has witnessed dramatic 
changes, from the industrial boom of the 1940s and 50s to the new 
economy and information society. Ray graduated from Marquette 
University in 1954 with a degree in sociology and political science, 
subsequently he taught social studies at St. Augustine Catholic School 
in Milwaukee from 1957 through 1971.
  Mayor Glowacki continued his interest and commitment to education by 
serving as a member of the Cudahy School Board for two terms. Ray with 
his wife Mary operated the Pulaski Inn of Cudahy from 1956 through 
1998, which was founded by his parents in 1927. Other major positions 
that he has held over the years include the President of the Milwaukee 
County Licensed Beverage Association, and the Vice President of the 
Wisconsin Tavern Keepers Association.
  Ray and Mary have been married for 48 years and they have six 
children, five sons and one daughter. A committed family man, he is 
known for his compassion, good humor, self-effacing manner and generous 
spirit.
  Mayor Glowacki's retirement is certainly well deserved, but his 
leadership and passion for serving the people of Cudahy will be truly 
missed. Congratulations and best wishes, my dear friend.

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