[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3297]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY POLICE ATHLETIC 
                              LEAGUE AWARD

   Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, the Police Athletic League of 
Philadelphia (PAL) is celebrating fifty years of serving the youth of 
Philadelphia. I rise today to congratulate the dedicated men and women 
who have made this great success possible.
  For five decades, PAL has offered an attractive alternative to street 
life by cultivating friendships between police officers and children. 
PAL currently sponsors constructive activities such as sports, 
substance abuse education, and tutoring programs for more than 24,000 
boys and girls of Philadelphia. By providing friends, mentors, and role 
models for these young people, PAL has helped improve the quality of 
life for countless children. PAL teaches children to learn, to aspire, 
and to achieve. The positive impact of this program extends beyond 
those who are directly involved; this program benefits the entire 
Philadelphia community.
  As we salute this program, we must also celebrate the dedication of 
those who have worked tirelessly to make it effective. I would also 
like to take this opportunity to commend the seven outstanding 
recipients of the 50th Anniversary PAL Award. Congratulations to Sally 
Berlin, John K. Binswanger, Steven Head, Lewis Klein, Ronald A. 
Krancer, James F. McCabe, and James E. Schleif. The efforts of these 
individuals to promote the safety of our children deserve the highest 
honor. Their service to those in need is truly inspirational.
  Mr. President, I congratulate these men and women who have worked to 
make a difference in the lives of so many children, and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing them. On behalf of the Senate, I 
offer the recipients of the 50th Anniversary PAL Award best wishes for 
continued success.
  Thank you, Mr. President.
  
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