[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            SALUTE TO THE OGONTZ AVENUE REVITALIZATION CORP.

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 24, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Ogontz Avenue 
Revitalization Corp. of Philadelphia.
  The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corp. was established in 1983 to 
improve the quality of life in communities throughout the city of 
Philadelphia. The OARC has initiated programs which have created 
affordable housing, combated community deterioration, and curbed 
juvenile delinquency. Some of the OARC's contributions include the 
development of projects such as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional 
Employment and Training Center which provides essential training to 
dislocated workers and young people. The OARC has also assisted the 
community through the establishment of the Ogontz Avenue Business 
Association and the Police Mini Station which serve the many 
neighborhoods around Ogontz Avenue. The OARC has also been responsible 
for the sponsorship of an annual community festival, which has promoted 
a sense of community pride among the residents of West Oak Lane in 
Philadelphia. There is no doubt that the OARC has contributed greatly 
to the revitalization of these northwest Philadelphia communities and 
has restored hope to the city.
  I am proud of the contributions of the OARC to the city of 
Philadelphia and I congratulate the OARC and the members of the OARC 
board on their accomplishments.


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