[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15547-15548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING RAYMOND I. WOLNIEWICZ UPON BEING NAMED 2007 CITIZEN OF THE 
              YEAR BY THE CHEEKTOWAGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I stand before you today to honor and 
congratulate the 41st recipient of the Cheektowaga Chamber of 
Commerce's Citizen of the Year award. Raymond I. Wolniewicz is being 
recognized by the

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Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce on June 14, 2007 for his outstanding 
commitment to the community.
  Mr. Wolniewicz has demonstrated his dedication to the community 
through his devoted service as a World War II Air Force Veteran. 
Raymond served his country honorably and continues to do so through his 
participation in the Leonard Post V.F.W. Post 6251. Ray also acts as 
the Chairman and a trustee of the War of 1812 committee, demonstrating 
a passion for this country's rich history.
  Ray Wolniewicz has also served his community through his dedication 
to his faith and social service. Ray and his wife Theresa have been 
devoted members of their church for the past 45 years. Ray also commits 
more of his time to his faith through his involvement in the Holy Name 
and Ushers Society. In addition, Ray helps to support the Cheektowaga 
community by delivering meals for the Meals on Wheels program and 
working at the Cheektowaga Senior Center.
  In addition to these many accomplishments, Ray Wolniewicz has 
contributed to the community and country through his role as the 
President of the Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission, through which he 
helps to organize events such as the Town of Cheektowaga's Annual 
Fourth of July Festivities and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, as 
well as supporting numerous local organizations.
  Ray's patriotism and commitment to community and country can be 
clearly seen in his professional and civic activities. I ask today, 
Madam Speaker, that Raymond Wolniewicz be recognized for this dedicated 
and selfless service.

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