[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   BLOOMFIELD CITIZENS COUNCIL AWARDS

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                         HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 1996

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a number of 
Pittsburgh residents who were honored on May 3 with Bloomfield Citizens 
Council awards. Every year, the citizens council grants these awards to 
members of the community who have made a significant contribution to 
the quality of life in Bloomfield.
  For decades of countless volunteer hours and for her tireless 
dedication as the editor of the Spirit of Bloomfield newsletter, Janet 
Scullion was presented for the first time in the history of the council 
with a dual award, receiving both the Mary Cercone Outstanding Citizen 
Award and the Distinguished Leadership Award.
  For her dedication to the education and spiritual commitment of two 
generations of Bloomfield children, Sister Mary John Cook is being 
honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Sister Mary John has 
served as the principal of Immaculate Conception School for 16 years.
  Two community members received recognition for their commitment to 
athletics and were jointly awarded the Outstanding Athletic Leadership 
Award. Dan Brannigan worked tirelessly for several years to develop and 
support basketball and volleyball programs for young people in the 
Bloomfield community. George Savarese has given his heart and soul to 
the success of the hockey league program which helps Bloomfield boys 
build character and self- discipline.
  For knowing the streets and encouraging everyone to join together and 
work with the police, the Public Safety Award was bestowed upon Bill 
Bradley.
  Never refusing to help his community through countless hours of 
service with the Bloomfield Lions Club, the St. Joseph Nursing Home, 
and the Meals on Wheels Program--and for always being willing to go the 
extra mile--Emil Del Cimmuto was recognized with the Extra Mile Award.
  An impressive record of attendance at meetings, hearings, and 
hundreds of volunteer hours of committee work on everything from youth 
to seniors made the selection of Phyllis McQuillan as the recipient of 
the Community Commitment Award unquestionable.
  City Council President Jim Ferlo, longtime community activist, was 
the founder and driving force behind such organizations as the 
Patient's Right Program, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Jobs & Energy, 
and the Save Nabisco Action Coalition. For his numerous community 
activities, and because Jim is always there as a loyal friend with an 
optimistic vision when the citizens of Bloomfield needed him, Jim Ferlo 
has been honored with the Neighborhood Loyalty Award.
  A dedicated and outspoken 15-year-old who volunteers at West Penn 
Hospital, Kristen DiGiacomo has been honored with the Junior Patriotism 
Award. This remarkable young woman is truly a model for all young 
people in the city of Pittsburgh.

  For his partnership with the Bloomfield Citizens Council to advance 
the educational opportunities for Bloomfield children at Immaculate 
Conception School with microscopes, lab equipment, and computers, 
Charles O'Brien was honored with the Academic Advancement Award.
  Greg Feigel and Larry Camerota are the two recipients of the 
Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award.
  The recipients of the posthumous awards this year were Mary Lou 
Johnson and Gilda Zolabinski. Mary Lou's life was marked by her 
dedication to family, friends, and community. Gilda also had a deep 
commitment to the people she loved, and to the quality of life in 
Bloomfield.
  For his creative display of more than 6,000 lights and different 
winter scenes which are admired by everyone, Jack Rice received the 
Creative Christmas Award.
  For their admirable effort, the following people received an 
honorable mention for the Creative Christmas Award: Michael Armenti, 
Gary Caldwell, Humphrey DiGiacomo, John Fugil, and Michael Magliocco.
  All of these individuals have made significant contributions to the 
people and community of Bloomfield in Pittsburgh. It is only through 
such efforts that the quality of life in our communities can be 
maintained. They deserve our thanks and commendation. I salute them.

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