[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 95 (Tuesday, July 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1372-E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF GOLDEN AGERS OF SS. CYRIL AND METHODIOUS CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Golden Agers of SS. 
Cyril and Methodious

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Church in Lakewood, OH on the 25th anniversary of their senior group on 
July 13, 1997.
  The Golden Agers were formed in July 1972 by Father Humensky and 
Abbott Theodore Kojis for seniors of the parish. Approximately 59 
members of the church attended the first meeting at which Lucy Misencik 
was appointed the first president of the Golden Agers by Father 
Humensky. Lucy served as president for 2 years until her death in 1974. 
At this time Helen and John Kolesar were appointed copresidents. By 
1975 there were 270 members of the Golden Agers.
  Marie Vaxman was appointed president of the organization in 1980 by 
Father Onderjka, the current priest of the parish. Marie presided over 
the organization until 1990. During this time card parties were 
instituted to defray expenses for pilgrimages and other trips taken by 
members.
  After Vaxman's term, Mary Jacko served as president until 1992, at 
which time Lenore Steve filled the position. Clara Zbin took over the 
duties of head of the organization until February 1996. Irene Tomcik is 
the current president of the Golden Agers. Members of this nonprofit 
organization enjoy social get-togethers on the third Wednesday of each 
month.
  My fellow colleagues, please assist me in extending congratulations 
to the Golden Agers of SS. Cyril and Methodious Church on the 25th 
anniversary of their valuable organization.

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