[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7978]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SHARON HABERSKI HONORED AS THE PULASKI COUNCIL 2004 POLISH HERITAGE 
                            AWARD RECIPIENT

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to take this 
opportunity to recognize the special volunteer work of Sharon Haberski 
who has devoted much of her life to the important task of preserving 
Polish traditions, heritage and culture throughout the United States 
and in her hometown of Milwaukee.
  Sharon has tirelessly given of her time and talents to the Polish 
American Community for almost 30 years. Her efforts have resulted in 
countless examples of Polish culture, arts, including dance, and events 
flourishing in communities across the country. With her boundless 
energy and enthusiasm Sharon plays a major role in ensuring the 
continuity of Polish culture by serving as the Director of the Polish 
Roman Catholic Union of America, a director of the Polish American 
Congress, a board member of the Polish Heritage Alliance, Inc. and 
President of the Pulaski Council.
  Inspiration for much of Sharon's volunteer work has come from her 
father John, who told her stories about his homeland Poland and her 
father-in-law Stephen Haberski, Sr., who made her aware of the work of 
the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and who was her favorite 
polka partner. Sharon married her childhood sweetheart Stephen Haberski 
in 1963 and attributes his encouragement, understanding and the support 
of her efforts as a primary reason for her successfully accomplishing 
her volunteer work. The Haberskis have two daughters and Sharon is the 
proud ``Babcia'' of four grandsons.
  Sharon Haberski has a personal motto which is: ``All is activity, and 
all activity is towards building, loving, caring and sharing Polish 
culture, heritage, history and fraternalism in our community.''
  Congratulations to Sharon on receiving the Pulaski Council 2004 
Polish Heritage Award, which she so richly deserves and continued 
success in her activities on behalf of Poles throughout the United 
States.

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