[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 109 (Tuesday, August 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        HONORING HEARTS AND VOICES, MICHAEL ENG AND BILL DITFORT

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 9, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring the attention of my 
colleagues to the efforts of two very special New Yorkers. Michael Eng 
and Bill Ditfort have worked tirelessly for years to ease the pain and 
suffering of those afflicted with AIDS. On Monday, August 15, they will 
reaffirm their commitment to this goal by hosting an event at the 
Pegasus Cafe to support an organization known as Hearts and Voices.
  Hearts and Voices is a group of extremely talented musicians and 
entertainers started several years ago in an effort to provide a little 
diversion to those afflicted with AIDS. All too often people with AIDS 
are suddenly unable to continue to go to the movies, plays, or 
concerts. By going into hospitals and hospices, Hearts and Voices 
provides a much needed smile to hundreds of individuals who are bravely 
fighting this terrible disease.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues, as well as my fellow New Yorkers, 
to take this opportunity to salute Michael Eng and Bill Ditfort for 
their work on behalf of Hearts and Voices. Together, these men and 
women bring a little joy to an otherwise joyless situation, and in the 
process, make New York a better place for all of us.

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