[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 87 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
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                   IN MEMORY OF ANTOINETTE M. GRENCO

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                          HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 1996

  Mr. LaFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a few moments to 
recognize and honor a native western New Yorker, Antoinette M. Genco, 
who passed away on April 18, 1996. Ms. Genco, a devoted mother and 
active member in her church, was a tireless advocate for the city of 
Buffalo, NY, and for the West Side neighborhood in which she lived
  Professionally, Antoinette was an internal auditor at the Buffalo 
Urban Renewal Agency, helping in its efforts to improve the city and 
the lives of city residents. But Ms. Genco was much more than what she 
did on weekdays. She was a member of the board of the West Side 
Business and Taxpayers' Association, the Niagara District Leadership 
Club, and the West Side Civic Association as well as numerous block 
clubs and community development groups. She was also a member of the 
Holy Cross Church Parish Council and a well regarded religious 
instructor at Holy Cross Church.
  Antoninette Genco's family and friends have lost someone they loved 
very deeply. And the Buffalo community has lost an advocate for the 
people who worked hard to improve everyone's lot. But we will not 
forget the admirable work that Antoinette accomplished. She touched the 
lives of many persons in western New York, and we in her community are 
grateful for her help in making our community a stronger and more 
vibrant place to live.

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