[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 64 (Thursday, May 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E754]
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                          100 CLUB OF BUFFALO

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                          HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 1996

  Mr. LaFALCE. Mr. Speaker, Friday, May 17, 1996, will mark the 12th 
annual 100 Club of Buffalo and Buffalo Bisons Baseball/Law Enforcement, 
Fire and EMS Appreciation Day at North AmeriCare Park in Buffalo, NY.
  This spectacular event will feature law enforcement, fire, and EMS 
vehicles, a Buffalo Bisons baseball game and a fireworks display. This 
fundraising event is yet another example of the 100 Club of Buffalo's 
continuing commitment to provide services to the members of law 
enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies, and their families, throughout 
western New York.
  The 100 Club of Buffalo Inc. was founded in 1957 by former Buffalo 
Police Commissioner Frank Felicetta to provide financial assistance to 
families of public servants killed or seriously injured in the line of 
duty. The organization was only the second of its kind in the Nation 
and was called ``Felicetta's Fellows'' until it was incorporated in 
1962 as the 100 Club of Buffalo Inc.
  Over the last four decades, this independent, nonprofit and 
nonpartisan organization has grown to serve law enforcement, fire, and 
EMS officials in a variety of ways. The 100 Club has provided over $1.5 
million in assistance to more than 60 family members of fallen law 
enforcement and fire personnel, has sponsored more than 100 candidates 
to the FBI Academy and has provided tuition assistance and seminar 
training to more than 500 law enforcement and fire personnel. Moreover, 
the 100 Club has recognized public servants and private individuals for 
acts of heroism. In addition, the 100 Club has sponsored more than a 
dozen training seminars for law enforcement and fire personnel and 
provided more than 90 grants to assist injured police and firefighters.
  The 180 members of the 100 Club of Buffalo reflect why Buffalo is the 
City of Good Neighbors, a community which recognizes as well as cares 
for those who make major sacrifices to protect it. They deserve our 
most sincere thanks, commendation, and best wishes for continued 
success.

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