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Walt Benewicz, who for 44 years has served in leadership
roles with the International Longshoremen’s Association
Local 953 was featured in the Port of Baltimore
Magazine’s March/April 2008 issue. The article,
“Embracing Technology Solidifies ILA’s Future” states
that Walt is a fourth-generation port worker who is
currently Chief Clerk at Ports America at Dundalk Marine
Terminal and President of Local 953.
Raymond Dombrowski was given an award by the Polish
Embassy. Due to his health the ceremony was held at his
home in Bel Air, Maryland.
Cecilia Januszkiewicz wrote an article, “Reckless Spending:
Maryland’s ‘Structural Deficit’ Will Endure Despite Hundreds of Millions in
New Revenue” which appeared on the OP ED page of the Baltimore Sun, February
19, 2008. The former Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Budget and Management
from June 2005 to January 2007, during the Erlich Administration is now a
senior fellow at the Free State Foundation, a non-profit think tank.
Lukasz Kuropaczewski gave a recital in Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in New
York. The student of Manuel Barrueco, Lukasz’s performance was received with
acclaim from leaders of the classical guitar community, as well as those in attendance
at the packed concert hall.
Maryland Department General Casimir Pulaski Post 209 celebrated their Tenth Anniversary on March 9, 2008
with a dinner. Among the honored guests were PHA members: Victoria Leshinskie, Richard Poremski and
James Mislak. A number of PHA members have and are members: Lucian Antosiak, Stanley and John Ciesielski,
Raymond Dombrowski, Stanislaw and Alfreda Jamrosz, Jerzy Miegon, Wladyslaw Milan-Kamski, Stanislaw
Mostwin, Benedict A. Pokrwyka, Robert Pula, Ed Solinsky and Andrew Styka.
Senator Barbara A.
Mikulski (D-Md.)
was presented with
the first annual Medal
of Freedom from
the Polish American
Congress (PAC)
today. The Senator
was awarded for her
extraordinary achievements
and dedication
to the betterment of
the Polish American
community in the
United States and to
the people of Poland.
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Photograph by Kathy Bergren
Smith, courtesy of The Port of
Baltimore magazine.