[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 53 (Thursday, May 5, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 5, 1994]
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     JOHN A. McCOLE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 1994

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding man and a close personal friend, John A. McCole. On May 5, 
1994, Jack will be honored by the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai 
B'rith in Wilkes-Barre, PA as the recipient of their Distinguished 
Community Service Award.
  The award recognizes those individuals who exemplify the League's 
high standards of leadership and community enrichment through its 
teachings against hatred and mindless violence. It is evident to all 
who know him, that Jack McCole has lived his life by these ideals.
  A graduate of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, Jack went on to 
serve his country in the U.S. Army. After serving in the Army and 
graduating from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of 
Business, Jack entered the insurance business. Jack's career in 
insurance has been successful and rewarding as he is a life member of 
the industry's, the Million Dollar Round Table.
  Jack sits on several prestigious area boards of directors, including 
Franklin First Financial Corp., Pennsylvania Millers Mutual Insurance, 
Eastern Insurance Group, Wyoming Seminary and College Misericordia. He 
also is a member of the council of the University of Scranton, the 
President's Council of King's College, the Economic Development Council 
of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Westmoreland Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I have known Jack my whole life. His family has a long 
history of dedication to the community and for its civic-mindedness--
particularly his father, who served as mayor of Wilkes-Barre.
  Because I know Jack McCole so well, I know that he is deserving of 
this honor. I applaud the B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League in naming 
John A. McCole as this year's honoree, and I am proud to be among his 
many friends in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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