John Michalski
John Michalski was named the P&BA
2005 Man of the Year. The announcement was made at the General Membership
Meeting on May 3rd.
John Michalski has been a member of the P&BA since 1991. He
immediately became pro-active and has since made numerous contributions to our
Association. He served on the Board of Directors for 10 years and held the
office of President in 1999. John served on numerous Association committees and
chaired many of our successful functions. He is "best" known for organizing a
first class Summer Stag for a number of years which included "Johnny M's" famous
barbecued St Louis ribs.
John is a member of the Erie County Bar Association. He
started his legal career at the Erie County District Attorney's Office as
Assistant District Attorney prosecuting criminal offences including homicide. He
entered private practice in 1991. He was appointed Town Prosecutor, Amherst
Court in 2000 and is serving in that position. In 2004, John was selected
Prosecutor of the Year by the Prosecutors Association of Western NY.
In promoting the growth of Polonia and the Community, John is
an Executive Board Member of the Solidarity Task Force, Political
Action Committee. He is President of the Advocates Club, an
association of lawyers of Polish descent, and was recently appointed as Board
Member and General Counsel to the Amherst Senior Transportation Services.
The 45th P&BA Man of the Year entered private practice in
1991. He is engaged in the general practice of law at the firm Snyder and
Michalski.
The Man of the Year is the highest recognition that can be
bestowed upon a P&BA member. The Board of Directors and the membership
congratulate John Michalski for his achievement. He will be honored at the
annual Past Presidents Man of the Year banquet to be held in October.
