The Polish American Congress (PAC) is pleased to announce the election of Brian D. Rusk as Vice President of American Affairs, bringing a distinguished record of public service, political leadership, and longstanding commitment to the Polish American community to one of the organization’s key national leadership positions.
Brian D. Rusk
A respected civic and political leader from Western New York, Rusk brings decades of experience in government, public policy, political organization, and community advocacy.
His extensive background includes service as:
Former Erie County Legislator
Former Member of the Erie County Republican Executive Committee
Former Amherst Republican Town Chairman
Former New York State Republican Committeeman
Major fundraiser for United States Senate and Congressional candidates
Rusk is also a recipient of the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland, recognizing his distinguished contributions and service to the Polish American community and the advancement of Polish heritage.
As Vice President of American Affairs, Rusk will work to strengthen the Polish American Congress’s engagement with elected officials, advance issues of importance to Polish Americans, and ensure that the community maintains a meaningful voice in American civic and political life.
James L. Ławicki II, President of the Polish American Congress Western New York Division, praised Rusk’s election:
“Brian Rusk brings to this office something that cannot be acquired overnight: decades of experience, established relationships, sound political judgment, and a genuine dedication to public service. His election represents an important opportunity to elevate the influence of Polish Americans within our nation’s political institutions. I am particularly proud that Western New York continues to contribute distinguished leadership to the Polish American Congress at the national level.”
Commenting on his election, Rusk stated:
“I am deeply honored by the confidence placed in me by the delegates of the Polish American Congress. Our community possesses a proud history, an extraordinary cultural inheritance, and tremendous potential to influence the future of this nation. I look forward to working with our national leadership and divisions throughout the country to strengthen our relationships in Washington, advocate for the interests of Polish Americans, and ensure that our collective voice is both respected and heard.”
Founded in 1944, the Polish American Congress is a national organization dedicated to representing the interests of Americans of Polish descent, promoting Polish heritage, strengthening Polish-American relations, and advocating for issues of importance to Poland and the Polish American community.
Rusk’s election further underscores Western New York’s longstanding tradition of leadership and service within the national Polish American community.