[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 PORT WASHINGTON YOUTH ACTIVITIES HONORS RUDY HOTAREK, TOM ROBERTSON, 
                             AND TOM BROWN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 1995
  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
in the 5th Congressional District of New York, and the citizens of the 
Village of Port Washington, in Nassau County, in recognizing the Port 
Washington Youth Activities [PYA] as it celebrates its Fifth Hall of 
Fame Dinner Dance.
  This year, the PYA will honor three individuals, Rudy Hotarek, Tom 
Robertson, and Tom Brown, for their dedication and support of youth 
activities in the community. These individuals will be inducted into 
the Port Washington Youth Activities Hall of Fame.
  Rudy Hotarek was a significant force in the developmental days of 
PYA; he served as coach, officer and member of the board for more than 
10 years.
  Tom Robertson was a distinguished and involved coach of young people 
for more than 12 years. He lent his exceptional efforts to PYA's 
football, basketball, and lacrosse programs.
  Finally, Tom Brown is being honored for athletic achievements in 
basketball and football at the collegiate level in the 1970's. Much of 
the PYA's reputation for skillful competition and dedication to 
excellence was developed during Tom Brown's participation as a young 
man in PYA football, basketball and baseball programs.
  All three of these gentlemen are being recognized for their 
individual and collective contributions to youth sports. Their 
achievements are an excellent reflection upon themselves, their 
families, and their community, and represent the true American spirit 
of dedication and volunteerism embodied by the PYA. These three men are 
most deserving of this honor, and merit the special appreciation of 
their neighbors and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join me now in honoring Rudy Hotarek, Tom Robertson, and Tom Brown, 
and in congratulating the Port Washington Youth Activities for its 
generous contributions and dedicated service to the community.


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