David Anthony Franczyk
Historian, city official
Born Jul. 10, 1954, Buffalo (NY), U.S.; son of Stan and Alina (Smolarek); married Annemarie (Wess).
Education: Jagiellonian University, Cracow (Poland), 1976-77; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), State University of New York (SUNY) College, Buffalo, 1978; Master of Arts (M.A.) (in history), Niagara University (NY), 1981.
Career: in Buffalo - research historian, Buffalo Landmark and Preservation Board, 1977, resource information officer, Buffalo Ethnic Heritage Studies Program, 1977-80, editor-in chief, Polish-American Journal, 1983-87, council member, Fillmore District, 1986 -; instructor, City University of New York (CUNY), New York City, 1982-83.
Member of: board member, Polish Community Center of Buffalo, 1981-86; officer, Pollish - American Democrats of Erie County; Polish American Congress (P.A.C.); Polish American Historical Association (P.A.H.A.); A. Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, "Dom Polski" Association, Polish Arts Club, Buffalo.
Honors: scholarship, Niagara University, 1979-81; grants, Kosciuszko Foundation, Melon Foundation; Citizen of the Year, American - Polish Eagle, 1988
Affiliation: Democrat. Roman Catholic
Languages: English, Polish
Hobbies: reading, walking, swimming
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996