[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 64 (Friday, May 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 BERWICK HALL OF FAME HONORS THOSE MAKING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO 
                                SOCIETY

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 20, 1994

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call my colleagues' 
attention to a wonderful program that has been implemented in my 
district that recognizes individuals that have made outstanding 
contributions to society.
  The Berwick Academic Hall of Fame honors alumni of Berwick High 
School who have gone on to a life of excellence after graduation.
  The first induction ceremony was held on May 19, 1990. In addition to 
being a graduate of Berwick High School, honorees must have been out of 
school for at least 10 years before they can be nominated.
  The Hall of Fame is the brainchild of Mr. Arthur Wark. A former 
educator himself, Mr. Wark has worked to promote and support academic 
and volunteer programs for more than 60 years.
  In addition to serving as director of the Hall of Fame, Mr. Wark has 
worked closely with the youth programs in the YMCA, Boy Scouts, and 
various school and church groups throughout the years. He started the 
local Little League and Midget Football programs which have been 
running for more than 40 years. Mr. Wark helped establish the Berwick 
High School Sports Hall of Fame and was one of its first inductees. He 
is a member of the National Academy of Educators and is listed in the 
``Who's Who in Education.'' Because of his dedication to the youth of 
the area and academics, the Berwick Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
created a special Arthur K. Wark award that is given every year to a 
graduate of Berwick High school in recognition of outstanding volunteer 
community service.
  Perhaps the most admirable thing about the Academic Hall of Fame is 
that in addition to recognizing past graduates, the program works with 
current students to provide incentive and encouragement to excel in 
their studies by providing citations and awards to good students. It 
also works to keep students in school through its Project RETAIN 
Program.
  Mr. Speaker, we all know of the importance of a good education and 
what it can allow an individual to attain and achieve. On May 21, 1994, 
the Hall of Fame will induct its newest members. I would like to take 
this opportunity to congratulate those who will become members of the 
Berwick area High School Academic Hall of Fame and all those associated 
with the program, and especially Mr. Arthur Wark, for their work on 
behalf of this admirable and innovative program.

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