[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E602]
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     TRIBUTE TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 155, WATERTOWN, MA

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 1996

  Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the Knights of Columbus, Council 155, of Watertown, MA, who 
celebrate their centennial this year. I would like to recognize the 
Watertown Knights for their invaluable service to their community.
  The chapter was first granted its charter by the Supreme Council on 
February 29, 1896. They met at various locations until 1923 when the 
council purchased the George H. Beynon Estate in Watertown. After 38 
years on this site, in 1961, they replaced the building with their 
current structure which could easily accommodate the membership of 700 
at the time.
  There has been a local square dedicated to the proud members of the 
Knights of Columbus, many of whom served our country during World War 
I, and World War II as well as the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
  The council has been instrumental in encouraging community 
involvement, including youth activities such as baseball and a 
basketball tournament. They have also worked with the handicapped, 
sponsoring Special Olympics and their annual Tootsie Roll Drive for 
handicapped Children. The council also proudly sponsors many other 
charities too numerous to list, including Project Literacy and the Walk 
for Hunger.
  Mr. Speaker, this is truly a great organization of service, 
dedication, and honor and so I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending best wishes to the Knights of Columbus, Council 155, in 
Watertown, MA on this momentous centennial celebration.

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