[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MARY KAY LOUCHART

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 25, 1995

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mary Kay 
Louchart, a dedicated social worker who was honored for her generous 
service to the community on October 6 at the 1995 St. Benedict the Moor 
Neighborhood Center's dinner dance, in the South Bronx.
  Ms. Louchart is one of eight individuals who were recognized for 
their remarkable success in helping rehabilitate individuals who had 
been struggling with substance abuse. The rehabilitation program is 
being implemented at St. Benedict the Moor Neighborhood Center.
  Born and raised in Michigan, Ms. Louchart devoted 10 years to helping 
Mexican migrants through the Saginaw Catholic Diocese Committee, and 
another 10 years assisting the elderly with the Saginaw County 
Commission on Aging.
  In 1981 she came to the South Bronx to work with the Grail Team, with 
whom she remodeled burned out apartments at 383 St. Ann's Avenue and 
led the community to create the original park and garden. The St. Ann's 
residence currently houses women and men recovering from drugs and 
alcohol.
  Ms. Louchart is a U.S. delegate to the Grail International Council 
and serves on the U.S. International Team. She earned a master degree 
in adult education and an APD in religious studies.
  One of her most significant achievements has been through her work at 
the Bronx Grail Women's Group helping to empower them and to improve 
their self esteem.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Louchart's efforts in the community should not pass 
unnoticed, therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing her 
today on this special occasion.

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