[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2241]
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                      ST. NICK'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 1995

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the St. Nicholas 
Neighborhood Preservation Corporation 20th Anniversary. One of the 
corporation's projects is Jennings Hall, a 150-unit residence for 
senior citizens, which was once a vacant nurses' residence which had 
been abandoned when St. Catherines Hospital closed its doors in the 
early 1970's. Jennings Hall is just one of many success brought forward 
by the St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation--St. Nicks.
  St. Nicks opened its doors for business in the rectory of St. 
Nicholas Roman Catholic Church on May 12, 1975. Three of the original 
staff members were on hand on May 12, 1995 to present awards to St. 
Nicks' five founding advisors. Mr. Speaker, the founding advisors 
deserve special recognition, they are: Erica Forman, Cathy Herman, Jan 
Peterson, Ron Shiffman, and Brian Sullivan. They were presented with 
the Founding Members' Award for the creative and forward-looking 
planning and technical assistance they provided to St. Nicks at its 
inception and throughout the years. I join Marion Wallin and Marie 
Leanza in recognizing them for ``the invaluable contributions they had 
each made to the organization and the neighborhood in their unique ways 
during the past 20 years.''
  St. Nicks Board Chair, Louis Pellegrino called the commemorative 
events for the 20th Anniversary of the St. Nicholas Neighborhood 
Preservation Corporation just one more effort ``to bring together all 
those who contribute their time, effort, and support to make the 
community a better place in which to live and work.'' Mr. Speaker, I am 
proud to add my voice to those who recognize the significant 
contributions of all the St. Nicks members and staff to our community. 
Groups like St. Nicks galvanize our neighbors and provide the spark 
necessary to stop the all too common deterioration of communities, 
neighborhoods, and cultures. Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I can only 
hope that the 20th Anniversary of the St. Nicholas Neighborhood 
Preservation Corporation will inspire others to follow their lead in 
making our communities better places to live and work.

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