[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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MALONEY HAILS GROUNDBREAKING OF DAG HAMMARSKJOLD 
                                  PARK

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues an important event which will take place in my district 
on Wednesday, October 12. On that day, residents of the East Side will 
gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park, 
a long-awaited development which will mark the implementation of a 
beautiful park design and the first step in the creation of a splendid 
new public space.
  At a time when the city is paring its budget, it is comforting to 
note that we still have the will and the vision to improve our open 
spaces. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza was always intended to be an impressive 
gateway to the United Nations; at long last this concept is on its way 
to fruition.
  Mr. Speaker, there are many individuals who deserve to be thanked for 
their tireless work on this project. But I would rather focus on this 
project as the product of the efforts of the entire community. The new 
park will stand not only as a testimony to the wisdom and courage of 
the great statesman for whom it was originally named, but also to the 
ability of a community to unite behind a vision and see it through.
  In particular, the Turtle Bay Association and the Friends of Dag 
Hammarskjold Plaza should be singled out for their leadership. 
Collectively, they recognized that the problems of vagrancy and 
vandalism only escalate when a park looks neglected. By providing the 
community with an open space of which they can be proud, the creation 
of the new Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park will ensure future generations 
respect and care.
  Mr. Speaker, I couldn't be any more pleased that this project will 
finally get under way on October 12. I hope all of my colleagues will 
join me in congratulating all those who made this wonderful day a 
reality.

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