Stanley M. Bednarek
Real estate executive, Republican Party activist, Polish community leader
Born Apr., 7, 1904, Philadelphia (PA), U.S.; son of Michael and Helen (Strzelecki); married Lucy (Bielawski); child: Ronald.
Career: real estate salesman, 1929-43, executive, own business, 1943 -, Philadelphia; committeeman, 45th Ward 15 Division, since 1930, ward leader, 45th Ward, Republican City Committee, Philadelphia, 1951-62; 12 times Republican party representative (2 year terms), Pennsylvania State Committee, 5th Senatorial District; director, treasurer, Kazimierz Wielki S & L Association.
Member of: delegate, Republican National Convention, 1968; past president, Point No Point Republican Club; realtor emeritus, National Realty Association; vice chairman emeritus, Washington S & L; founder, 1st president Port Richmond Lions Club; advisory board member, Industrial Valley Bank; trustee, Pop Warner Little Scholars, since 1960; United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 1983-85; vice president, secretary, director, life member, Polish - American Association; life member, Pilsudski Fraternal Association, Harmonia and Oswiata Association; Polish National Alliance (P.N.A.); Polish Beneficial Association; United Republican Association.
Honors: honorary citation, City Council of Philadelphia; Letter of Recognition, Robert P. Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania; Public Service Commendation Award, United States Coast Guard (USCG); Outstanding Rochmonike accomplishments for community and residents, Guide newspaper.
Served with: Republican. Catholic.
Languages: English, Polish.
Hobbies: fishing.
Office: Bednarek Realtors and Insurance Brokers, 2607 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996