[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20158]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE DEDICATION OF EMIL ``LUCKY'' REZNIK OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2007

  Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Emil ``Lucky'' 
Reznik's dedication to the community of South Bend, Indiana. Since its 
conception 40 years ago, Lucky has served on the South Bend Public 
Transportation Board of Directors which established the successful 
TRANSPO bus service in the greater South Bend area. This service, 
cultivated in part from Lucky's vision, provides over three million 
rides each year to area residents.
  When not working hard with TRANSPO, Lucky is a popular advocate for 
higher education, specifically at Indiana University and Indiana 
University South Bend. His service with the Indiana University Alumni 
Association, the Indiana University South Bend Board of Advisors and as 
president of the Indiana University South Bend Alumni Board earned 
Lucky the Indiana University South Bend Distinguished Alumnus Award in 
1982 and the very first Sue H. Talbot Distinguished Hoosiers for Higher 
Education Member Award in 2006.
  This month, TRANSPO is honoring Lucky with a celebration dinner and 
the presentation of a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Mayor Steve 
Luecke of South Bend will be presenting Lucky with the keys to the 
city. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will also present Lucky with the 
Outstanding Hoosier Award. Lucky will receive other commendations from 
Indiana Speaker of the House B. Patrick Bauer and Mayor Jeff Rea of 
Mishawaka.
  It is my pleasure to join these dignitaries and the people of St. 
Joseph County by paying tribute to the many years of unselfish 
dedication of this tireless and devoted civil servant, Lucky Reznik. 
The South Bend and Mishawaka communities have been forever changed 
thanks to his commitment.

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