[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32276]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                   A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER MICHALSKI

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Christopher Michalski of New York City, New York. Mr. Michalski is an 
asset to our fair city and a testament to the American dream.
  Mr. Michalski was born on July 12, 1949 in a small city in Poland 
where he grew up with huge dreams of coming to America. While in school 
he studied architecture extensively and eventually received a master's 
degree in structural engineering. He instantly put his knowledge to 
good use by following in his family's footsteps to become a third 
generation church builder.
  While Mr. Michalski was in his midtwenties, he was afforded an 
opportunity to migrate to America of which he eagerly took advantage. 
With strength and perseverance Chris was able to build a new life for 
himself and his family in New York City. He married his long-time love 
Dorothy and had two beautiful children, Monica and Eric.
  Today, Chris Michalski can be found running his company, Solution New 
York Contracting Inc., while interacting with people from all over the 
world. He is a dog lover, a church builder, and a one-of-a-kind 
individual.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Chris Michalski: for his 
hard work and structural contributions to the city of New York.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this intrepid individual who is fine example of the entrepreneurial 
spirit upon which America was built.

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