[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE HOLY ROSARY YOUNG MEN'S CLUB 70TH ANNIVERSARY

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
the momentous occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Holy Rosary Young 
Men's Club of Passaic, NJ.
  The Holy Rosary Young Men's Club was incorporated in 1927 as an 
organization where young men of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church 
could participate in social, athletic, civic, and fraternal activities. 
Since its inception, the Young Men's Club has been a leader in all of 
these activities. Its athletic teams have gained area renown, boasting 
the city and area championship baseball teams of the 1920's, 1930's, 
and 1940's, and continuing with its championship basketball teams of 
the 1950's and 1960's which played to capacity crowds at local arenas. 
Bowling and softball are also club mainstays.
  The Young Men's Club has always been at the forefront of many civic 
endeavors as well. They conducted parish food and clothing drives 
during World War II and during other times of need. With many of its 
members going on to elected office, the Young Men's Club still plays a 
pivotal role in civic and political affairs in the community.
  On every Palm Sunday for the past seventy years, the Young Men's Club 
sponsors its annual communion breakfast in the parish auditorium, an 
event which is considered by many visitors and dignitaries to be the 
most outstanding communion breakfast of the year. Additionally, the 
club sponsors a Thanksgiving social and a fun-filled beefsteak dinner 
at club headquarters.
  The Young Men's Club contributes to the vibrancy of Holy Rosary 
Church and is integral to the lifeblood of the city of Passaic.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, members of the 
Young Men's Club, and the city of Passaic in honoring the momentous 
occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Holy Rosary Young Men's Club of 
Passaic.

                          ____________________