[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 127 (Monday, September 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1611]
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  ASSYRIAN-AMERICAN CIVIC CLUB OF TURLOCK CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 16, 1996

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago, Joash Paul, Jessie Yohannan, 
and Joe K. Yonan, were among a group of local area Assyrians who 
founded the Assyrian-American Civic Club of Turlock.
  As with most fledgling organizations, there were hurdles to be 
overcome, but Joash Paul, Jessie Yohannan, and Joe K. Yonan, along with 
their colleagues met and successfully dealt with every challenge.
  Their dedication of purpose and their foresight has been proven 
beneficial to both the Assyrian and non-Assyrian communities of 
Stanislaus County.
  The club, throughout the years, has been a focal point for the 
growing Assyrian community while helping to preserve Assyrian heritage 
for generations yet unborn.
  The Assyrian-American Civic Club proudly points to a long history of 
service to the community. Service which includes:
  Scholarships to hundreds of high school and university students;
  Financial aid to community projects, churches, and charitable 
organizations;
  The establishment of radio and television programming for the 
perpetuation of Assyrian culture; and
  A facility to enable Assyrians to come together for social, 
recreational, and educational activities.
  The Assyrian-American Civic Club proudly salutes Joash Paul, Jessie 
Yohannan, and Joe K. Yonan, and all those, that 50 years ago, 
unselfishly dedicated themselves to creating an organization which 
today stands out as one of the largest and finest of its kind in the 
world.

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