[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4034-S4035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       DR. NAN S. HUTCHISON BROWARD SENIOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

 Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, today I would like to recognize and 
congratulate a group of outstanding citizens from Broward County. These 
men and women have each given a great gift to their communities--they 
have given of themselves.
  Samuel Bonier, of Sunrise, has spent the last 4 years volunteering at 
the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center. His activities include serving as 
an assistant bookkeeper, mail clerk and needed friend to the center's 
residents. Samuel is also concerned about the community's children and 
has donated his time to help feed and bathe children in the Ann Storch 
Center. For his selfless actions Samuel was awarded the Volunteer of 
the Month Award in 1994 by the Cantor Center.
  Pearl Canady, of Fort Lauderdale, imparted her wisdom to countless 
students as a teacher for over 30 years in the Broward County School 
System. Pearl continues to serve her community as a member of the Area 
Agency on Aging's Advisory Council. Pearl's generous spirit has 
enhanced the lives of many.
  Daniel D. Cantor, of Tamarac, is one of Broward County's leading 
Jewish community leaders. Daniel has been active in countless Jewish 
organizations, including the Jewish National Fund, Israel Bonds and 
United Jewish Appeal. He was indispensable in the campaign to help 
resettle Russian Jewry in Israel and in the United States.
  Marie Antoinette Capazzi, of Plantation, has served as Social 
Director for the Senior Club of Plantation for over 20 years. Marie has 
also worked with the Red Cross distributing food to the needy. Because 
of her service to the community, May 11, 1983 was declared Marie 
Capazzi day by the city of Plantation. Marie was also acknowledged as 
1996 Citizen of the Year by the Plantation Elks Club.
  Chris Franklin, of Pompano Beach, has been a tireless advocate for 
the elderly. Chris has been extremely active with the Florida Silver-
Haired Legislature to insure that the rights of the elderly are 
protected. Later this year Chris will be a delegate to the National 
Congress of Silver-Hairs.
  Rickey Pine Garber, of Tamarac, works to improve relations between 
seniors and the police. She is involved in several organizations 
including Seniors and Lawmen Together and the Citizens Observation 
Patrol. Rickey also works with the Area Agency on Aging assisting both 
seniors and the young who are experiencing financial and social 
distress.
  Nat Geier, of Sunrise, volunteers his time to several organizations 
throughout Broward County. As a result of his efforts in the Area 
Agency's Seniors for Seniors Dollar Drive, Nat has raised over $700 
every year. In addition, Nat was instrumental in securing the first 
computers for Piper High School and Village Elementary.
  David J. Mears, of Coral Springs, was instrumental in the founding of 
the city of Margate. David has been called the founding father of 
Margate because of his active role in developing the eastern section of 
the city. He has served as honorary mayor of Margate and is presently 
president of the Gold Coast Chapter of the National Association of 
Industrial and Office Parks.

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  Angelo Quatrociocchi, of Cooper City, is an active volunteer at 
Memorial Manor, a residential home for seniors. His activities include 
transporting residents to activities, assisting with meals, and playing 
his accordion and harmonica for the residents. Angelo continued to 
volunteer even after his wife, Josephine, died. His commitment to the 
community is unwavering.
  Herman Small, of Hallandale, is an advocate for the community's 
elderly. For the past 10 years, Herman has been developing fundraising 
concepts for the Area Agency on Agency. Herman also educates the 
community's elderly on legislation that directly affects them.
  Bertha Walker, a resident of Broward County for over 50 years, 
devotes her time to improving the community. She chaperoned local 
students on field trips and has been recognized by the YMCA for her 
dedication to the community's youth. Her contributions to the area's 
youth are appreciated by all.
  Benjamin Wermiel, of Coconut Creek, has been contributing his time 
and energy to the community for 15 years. As secretary of the elderly 
interest fund, Benjamin raised $400,000 for the organization's Medivan 
Program. Benjamin is also the Broward coalition's representative to the 
Florida Health Care Campaign which seeks to provide universal health 
care to all Floridians. Benjamin has improved the lives of many 
residents in Broward County.
  Florida and Broward County are fortunate to have these inspiring 
senior citizens who give so much to their communities. I congratulate 
them today and wish for them many more productive and healthy years.

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