[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 52 (Monday, April 28, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E759-E760]
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

                         Monday, April 28, 1997

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a number of 
Pittsburgh residents who will be honored on May 2 with 1997 Bloomfield 
Citizens Council awards. Every year, the Bloomfield Citizens Council 
grants these awards to members of the community who have made a 
significant contribution to the quality of life in Bloomfield.
  For 23 years of sharing her musical gifts with the children and 
adults of Bloomfield, Ginny Plowey has been selected as the 1997 
recipient of the Mary Cercone Outstanding Citizen Award.
  A Public Safety Award will be bestowed upon city of Pittsburgh Police 
Officer R. Thomas Jacques for his work in keeping zone 5 safe. I should 
also note that Officer Jacques was recently married and that he and his 
wife are currently on their honeymoon. I want to extend my 
congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple.
  A Public Safety Award will also be given to Pittsburgh Police 
Commander Maurita Bryant for her leadership in protecting the residents 
of zone 5.
  The recipient of the Community Commitment Award this year will be the 
Bloomfield Community Food Pantry. The Bloomfield Community Food Pantry 
utilizes the services of between 30 and 40 volunteers to provide a 
helping hand to more than 100 people in need.
  Jack Schimmel, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, will be honored 
with the Neighborhood Loyalty Award. He has been active in the 
Bloomfield Lions organization over the last 24 years, serving as both 
club secretary and club president during that time. He has also been 
actively involved in sponsoring and supervising athletics programs for 
young people in the community.
  The Ateleta Beneficial Society and the Bloomfield Liedertafel Singing 
Society will each receive Heritage Awards this year. The Ateleta 
Beneficial Society was organized in 1924 by 235 Italian-Americans from 
the town of Ateleta, Abruzzi, and since that time it has promoted 
camaraderie and brotherhood. The Bloomfield Liedertafel Singing Society 
was founded in 1884, and for over 110 years it has preserved and 
promoted traditional German vocal music, an important component of 
German culture.
  For their creative use of lights to depict a massive Christmas tree, 
as well as a number of other symbols of the season, Mr. and Mrs. Mike 
Armenti will receive the Most Creative Christmas Design Award.
  Mr. and Mrs. Gary Caldwell will receive an award for Most Charming 
Decorated Home,

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receiving an award for the second straight year.
  Scott Graham will receive the Keeping Christ in Christmas Award.
  Mr. and Mrs. Nick DiGiacomo will receive the Most Festive in 
Contemporary Style Award for their Christmas light display.
  Mr. and Mrs. Michael Magliocco will receive the Most Festive in 
Traditional Style Award for their Christmas decorations. This will be 
their second award in as many years.
  Mr. and Mrs. Bob Meyers will receive the Award for Most Original Use 
of Colors. This year, the Meyers' house and yard were decorated with 
miniature pastel lights.
  The entire Weimerskirch family has been selected to receive the Most 
Creative Use of Christmas Colors Award. Their house and yard were 
decorated exclusively with red and green light bulbs this year.
  And finally, Nancy Hilliard Goldberg will receive the Most Extensive 
Property Decoration Award for decorating every inch of her block-long 
property in memory of her late husband, Sam Goldberg.
  The individuals receiving this year's Bloomfield Citizens Council 
awards have all made significant contributions to the quality of life 
in Bloomfield. They deserve recognition for their efforts.

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