[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7746]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF EDWARD IWANICKI, SR.

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, the State of Connecticut 
lost one of its great sons with the passing of Edward Iwanicki, Sr., a 
leader who served Connecticut through a long and distinguished career 
in public service.
  Mr. Iwanicki, one of ten children born to Polish immigrants Konstanty 
and Mary Pauline Boczkowska Iwanicki, was born and raised in Meriden, 
Connecticut. A talented athlete, he excelled at sports, even being 
named All-State Quarterback in 1937. He went on to share his passion 
for athletics with younger generations of Meriden youth, serving as a 
coach and umpire for city baseball and football teams.
  When the United States entered World War II, Mr. Iwanicki served his 
country as an infantryman in the U.S. Army.
  Following World War II, Mr. Iwanicki returned to Meriden and began 
his 35-year career at New Departure, which was then part of General 
Motors. Mr. Iwanicki was a proud member of the United Auto Workers and 
spent much of his life fighting for the rights of workers everywhere.
  Mr. Iwanicki devoted his entire life to serving his community. He was 
the Boy Scout Master of Troop #31, President of the Meriden Umpires 
Association, President of Father's Club of Meriden Girls Club, and 
participated in many other cultural organizations.
  Mr. Iwanicki continued his service to his country and his community 
when he got involved in Meriden and Connecticut politics. He served as 
Treasurer of the Meriden Democratic Party, Alderman in the City 
Council, and was then elected State Representative from the 79th 
Assembly District.
  Edward Iwanicki, Sr.'s life embodied the spirit of civic engagement 
that strengthens our communities and makes our country a better place. 
His contributions to the City of Meriden, the State of Connecticut, and 
to the United States will not be forgotten.

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