[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26119]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING HENRY GAWRONSKI

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 28, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Henry Gawronski, a lifelong resident of Bucks County and 
dedicated public servant. For 44 years, Henry has served his country 
and his community, whether through his time in the Navy, his positions 
on the school board, or as a Township Supervisor.
  Henry graduated from Central Bucks High School in 1955, and shortly 
thereafter enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy twenty 
years later in July of 1975 and devoted his time to his auto body 
business on a fulltime basis. He has five children and was deeply 
involved in the school board, serving as Treasurer, Vice-President, and 
President of the Palisades School Board during his six years of service 
beginning in 1980.
  In 1983, Henry became one of the founding members of the Palisades 
Republican Club. He felt that the formation of the this club would help 
unite the Republicans in his rural area and encourage local, county, 
and state candidates to attend so community members could see, hear, 
and question what they had to say in person.
  Henry became a Township Supervisor in January of 1988. During his 
eighteen-year tenure, he has served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman. In 
1989, he spearheaded the project to build an addition to the Nockamixon 
Township Building, and managed to fund it through donations of money 
and labor--at no cost to the township. Six years ago, he made his dream 
of a huge party for the township a reality by forming and helping 
coordinate an annual Nockamixon Township Community Day. Generous 
donations allow residents and guests to be treated to free 
entertainment, food, and door prizes.
  Henry has devoted the better portion of his life to public service--
20 years in the Navy, 6 years on the Palisades School Board, and 18 
years as a Nockamixon Township Supervisor. Throughout this time, he has 
been a dedicated husband, father of five, and grandfather of six.
  His commitment to service and the dedication he has shown to 
improving his community are a model for others. Madam Speaker, I am 
proud to recognize Henry Gawronski for his outstanding efforts, and am 
extremely honored to serve as his Congressman.

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