[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E782]
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  THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. MARY'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2346

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
the momentous occasion of the 75th anniversary of St. Mary's Knights of 
Columbus Council 2346 of Nutley, NJ.
  Founded in 1922, St. Mary's Council 2346 Knights of Columbus will be 
celebrating their 75th anniversary on Saturday, April 19, 1997. Under 
the leadership of Grand Knight Robert McDowall and Deputy Grand Knight 
Joseph French, the Nutley Knights currently have more than 365 members.
  Each year the Knights sponsor several contests, among them being 
poster and essay contests, for Nutley schoolchildren, many of whom have 
gone on to win statewide awards. The Knights also sponsor a free-throw 
basketball contest and provide scholarship funds for deserving 
students.
  Over the years, the Knights have become well known for their 
outstanding and invaluable service to the community which includes 
their participation in local blood bank drives and several charitable 
efforts. In the past few years, their canister drives to help retarded 
children have raised more than $10,000 a year to help local 
organizations such as special young adults and the JFK Boy Scout Troop 
159. Also, the Knights have conducted a used clothing drive to aid the 
poor people of Appalachia, an event which has resulted in the shipping 
of several truckloads of clothing for these needy people.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, St. Mary's 
Knights of Columbus Council 2346, and the township of Nutley in 
celebrating the momentous occasion of the 75th anniversary of St. 
Mary's Knights of Columbus.

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