IN RECOGNITION OF FRANK MAJIKES ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 145
(Extensions of Remarks - September 11, 2019)
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IN RECOGNITION OF FRANK MAJIKES ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE LUZERNE
COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
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HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor referee and
Northeastern Pennsylvania native, Frank Majikes. This year, Frank was
inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at the 35th annual
dinner on August 11, 2019 for his officiating and administrative
achievements.
Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who
have brought fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through
their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic endeavors.
Frank is a graduate of St. Mary's High School, King's College, and
the University of Scranton. He also continued his studies by taking
master's classes at Misericordia University. Since 1966, Frank has
officiated on the district and state levels. In addition, he has
accepted assignments from the Eastern College Athletic Conference
(ECAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Locally, he
was also involved in the administrative side of sports. From 1967 to
1969, Frank was the assistant athletic advisor for the Catholic Youth
Center. From 1969 to 1970, he served as supervisor of recreation in the
City of Wilkes-Barre. He also served as the athletic director of the
Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center from 1970 to 1973.
During his career, Frank has been a dean of students, teacher, and
principal at different schools in the area. In addition, he served as
the chairman of St. Mary's Parish Pastoral Council and as chairman of
the Police Civil Service Commission in Wilkes-Barre. He is also a
volunteer at the Catholic Youth Center and for the United Way. Frank
continues to devote his time and energy into his love for sports,
serving as Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)
District 2 Committee Chairperson, interpreter of the Wyoming Valley
Basketball Officials Organization, secretary of the Wyoming Valley High
School Basketball Conference, president of the Wyoming Valley High
School Swimming Conference, president of the Collegiate Basketball
Officials Association, a member of the PIAA State Board of Directors,
vice president and chairperson of PIAA Human Resources Committee,
member of the Wyoming Valley Athletic Association, and supervisor of
College Basketball Officials for both the NCAA and ECAC.
It is an honor to recognize Frank on his induction into the Luzerne
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his story and athletic career serve as
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving
for excellence.
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