[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PARTICIPATE IN FOLK DANCING FOR 
  SELF-EXPRESSION AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND IN PARTICULAR, THOSE OF THE 
           CENTRAL VALLEY SQUARE DANCE CLUB OF FARMINGTON, CT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Central Valley Square Dance Club of Farmington, CT, on the occasion 
of its 25th anniversary celebration. The club's appreciation of square 
dancing, both historically and practically, are worthy of distinction.
  The Central Valley Squares sponsor dances twice a month from 
September until June and encourage all dancers, young and old, to 
participate in a truly noteworthy cultural experience. This wholesome 
activity transcends age, race, and cultural lines and is deeply rooted 
in the American experience.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Central Valley Squares on this 
accomplishment and join the people of Connecticut in looking forward to 
their continued success. I am pleased to provide a recent article from 
the Bristol, CT, Press that describes the Squares activities in greater 
detail.
              [From the Bristol (CT) Press, Apr. 25, 1995]

                     Dancers to Celebrate 25 Years

       Central Valley Squares is celebrating its 25th anniversary. 
     Twenty-five years ago three struggling clubs: Bristol Rhythm 
     Squares, Southington Valley Stompers and Farmington Valley 
     Squares, joined to form the present Central Valley Squares.
       The club boasts 110 members with 13 of them as charter 
     members. Club festivities and a special anniversary dance are 
     planned for May 6 at New Horizons Village, Farmington. 
     Internationally known caller, Jim Lee from Ontario, Canada, 
     will call for this special event.
       The officers and board members consist of Dan and Shirley 
     Lodovico of Bristol as president; Dick and Lucy Tedesco of 
     Bristol as vice president; Fran and Goldie St. Pierre of 
     Farmington, program coordinators; Al and Beverly Dakers of 
     Farmington, secretary; Ken and Andrea DeMello of Southington, 
     news and corresponding secretary; and Bob and Libby Sujecki 
     of Bristol, treasurer.
       Bill and Jessie Saxton of Farmington, ways and means; Tony 
     and Florence D'Angelo of New Britain special events; Hank and 
     John Fitzgerald of Bristol, refreshments; Marcel and Noella 
     Roberge of New Britain, class coordinators; and Joanne and 
     Earl LaVallee of Bristol, travel.
       Alan and Anne Bartleet of Bristol, publicity; Arleen Wilson 
     of Bristol, historian; Norman and Pat Landry of Plainville, 
     CASDAC; and John and Mary Napier of New Britain, 
     advertisements.
       The plus level dance club dances every first and third 
     Saturday of the month at New Horizons Village, Farmington. 
     New dancers classes begin every September with graduation in 
     May.
       Dances are $3.50 per person and are smoke-free and alcohol 
     free. Callers and cuers are nationally and internationally 
     known.
     

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