[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING THE CONSELYEA STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION DAY CARE CENTER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues an important event that took place in my district on 
Saturday, April 29th. On that day, the Conselyea Street Block 
Association held a dinner dance to honor their distinguished officers.
  The Conselyea Street Block Association was formed within the 
community to provide needed child care services and a senior citizen 
program. The day care program began in 1975 providing pre-school and 
after-school programs for children in the Greenpoint community. Parents 
who are working, looking for work, attending school, or have a need for 
child preventative services are fortunate to have this residential day 
care center within their community.
  The board of directors, Ms. Agnes DiGruccion and Ms. Angela Federico, 
work together with the parents and staff to formulate goals and 
objectives for the school programs and develop activities and 
curriculum for each age group.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the members of the Conselyea 
Street Block Association for their continued dedication and service in 
the Greenpoint community. Their work with the children and seniors are 
so vital to the continued growth and development of their neighborhood.
  It is comforting for a parent to know that their child is being cared 
for and receiving a valuable education within their own community. I 
would like to personally thank the officers who are being honored on 
this occasion: Mr. Thomas Guidice, president; Ms. Elizabeth Speranza, 
vice-president; Ms. Marion Ambrosino, secretary; Mr. Vincent Martello, 
treasurer; Ms. Tillie Tarantino and Ms. Agnes DiGruccino.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in saluting the Conselyea Street 
Block Association for all of the exemplary work they do. Their 
tremendous community spirit and efforts to improve the lives of those 
in need is an inspiration to us all.


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