[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 42 (Monday, April 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 18, 1994]
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                         HONORING PETER HEANEY

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 18, 1994

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
of the Fifth Congressional District in recognizing Peter Heaney, a 
businessman selflessly dedicated to the improvement of the less 
fortunate and the continued growth of the community.
  A native of Massachusetts, Peter moved to New York in 1951 and 
attended local schools. Attracted to St. John's University, he excelled 
in its management and marketing program and was graduated in 1964.
  Through innovative telemarketing and a keen sense of business 
development, Mr. Heaney now heads Skaggs-Walsh Inc., a company 
providing heating oil to over 9,000 customers throughout New York City 
and Nassau County. He has headed this firm for over 30 years and has 
consistently demonstrated a commitment to energy conservation.
  Peter Heaney's expertise as a business leader extends well beyond his 
own company. Recognizing his expertise and willingness to share his 
broad experience, his colleagues have appointed him to such leadership 
positions as director of the New York Oil Heating Association, a 
trustee of the Oil Heating Insurance Fund, and president of the Empire 
State Petroleum Association. In addition, he is former director of the 
College Point Board of Trade and a sponsor of the Queens Half Marathon.
  Peter constantly utilizes his business and organizational expertise 
to enhance civic and philanthropic associations. His efforts on behalf 
of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, the 
Cardinal's Committee of the Laity, the Family Services Association, 
Phillips Exeter Academy, Georgetown, Yale, St. John's Universities, and 
the North Shore University Hospital have served to enhance the efforts 
of these groups in supporting the general community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join with me today in honoring a fine philanthropist 
and entrepreneur, Peter Heany. His is a most truly talented and 
compassionate individual who constantly has given of himself for the 
enhancement of others.

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