Mr. Speaker. I rise today in tribute to Jerome "Jerry" Janczak. of Milwaukee. the recipient of the 1999 Pal Joey Award from the St. Joseph Foundation. Incorporated. Jerry Janczak. a true product of Milwaukees south side. is the youngest of eleven children born to his Polish immigrant parents He attended Catholic grade school and high school. where he was an accomplished athlete. Shortly after graduating from high school. Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force. where he served until 1955. While stationed in Florida. he met his future wife. Grace. They were married in 1954. Jerry worked for many years as an employee of Milwaukee County. with the House of Corrections. the Sheriff Department and the Probate Court where he remained until his retirement in 1988.
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