[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: October 6, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
                    SOUTH END LADIES DEMOCRATIC CLUB

                                 ______


                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, this month, one of Hartford, CT's most 
cherished organizations will celebrate its silver anniversary--the 
South End Ladies Democratic Club of Greater Hartford.
  This club of dedicated women has worked for 25 years on behalf of 
many worthy causes. The Leukemia Society of America, Save the Children, 
Big Brothers, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and the Cooley's Anemia 
Society are but a few of the groups to benefit from the work of the 
South End Ladies.
  All of its members throughout the years deserve our thanks, but one 
lady stands out in particular. Vinnie Russo, the club's founder and 
mentor, deserves special recognition. She, along with the entire Russo 
family, guided the club to reflect their concern for the city of 
Hartford and the entire State of Connecticut. Today, that family 
tradition of caring continues through the work of Linda Peterson Russo 
as president.
  Many other South End women have shaped the club over the past 25 
years. It was their vision, hard work, and commitment that enabled the 
club to grow and prosper, and that resulted in benefits for numerous 
organizations.
  I am pleased to congratulate the South End Ladies on their silver 
anniversary and I wish them well as they continue their good works for 
Hartford and Connecticut.

                          ____________________