HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 12

Memorializing State Representative Walter J. Mikowlski of Londonderry

WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our friend and colleague Walter J. Mikowlski of Londonderry, who was in his third consecutive term as a dedicated member of the House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure in the House, Walter J. Mikowlski served with dignity as a valued and respected member of the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety; and

WHEREAS, having served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1979, retiring after twenty-one years of service, Walter J. Mikowlski was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Walter J. Mikowlski was an enthusiastic participant in activities of the Londonderry Gridiron and Booster Clubs and could often be found at local high school sporting events, involved in everything from selling hot dogs to ardently cheering for the teams; and

WHEREAS, Walter J. Mikowlski rendered service to his community for many years as an officer and member of the Londonderry Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Walter J. Mikowlski, having known great personal sorrow and loss, was sustained by the love and care of his family of three children and four grandchildren; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Walter J. Mikowlski be granted high praise and recognition for his dedicated legislative service and for his like service to the Londonderry community, and be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and all who loved him, and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to his family.