Dykla, Edward

National PRCUA President, Edward Dykla Offers Thanks to Philadelphia Area Polonia

The National Board and Directors of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America extend a sincere thanks to the Pre-Convention Committee, the clergy, organizations, and Polonia of the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley area for their united efforts in welcoming the 57th Quadrennial Convention of the PRCUA to Philadelphia. Your efforts in preparing for our visit have been a tnie demonstration of Polish hospitality. We thank everyone invo!ved for their participation.

From: Polish American News, October 1999

Edward G. Dykla

Teacher, Polish community leader

Born Apr. 13, 1933, Chicago (IL), U.S.; son of Edward and Rose (Jedrzejczyk); married Loretta (Gilski); children: Michael, Mark.

Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Benedictine College of Kansas, 1957.

Career: in Chicago - teacher, Weber High School, 1957-74, general secretary, 1974-82, treasurer, 1982-86, president, 1986 -. Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.

Member of: treasurer, Polish American Congress (P.A.C.); chairman, Polish Museum of America; advisory board member, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center; board trustees member, Montay College, legalization advisory commission, Archdiocese of Chicago; board member, St. Joseph Home of Chicago.

Honors: Order of Polonia Restituta, Polish Government in Exile, London (United Kingdom), 1986; Award of Appreciation, Polish - American Police Association, 1990; Citizen's Award, Chicago Police Association, 1990; Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 1991; National Citizen of the Year, American - Polish Eagle, Man of the Year, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Fidelitas Medal, Orchard Lake Schools, 1993; listed in: Who 's Who in American Universities & Colleges, 1957-58, American Catholic Who's Who, 1976-78, Who's Who Among U.S. Executives, 1989-90.

Served with: U.S. Army, private, first class, 1953-55

Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Languages: English, Polish

Hobbies: skiing, swimming, golf

Office: Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996