[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2021-E2022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR THE ENGLEWOOD BLOCK CLUB

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 1997

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary group 
of people from the 1st Congressional District of Illinois. They are 
part of the Englewood Community Block Club located at 61st and Sangamon 
Drive in Chicago, and they have dedicated their lives to community 
service. Block clubs have a rich history within the city of Chicago, 
and the Englewood Community Block Club has made a significant 
contribution to that history. Many of the founding members remain as an 
integral part of the organization, and many others have served for the 
past 30 years or more.
  I was honored to have the opportunity this past weekend, to take part 
in their 40th anniversary celebration. I would like to recognize 
several individuals who received awards during the celebration banquet 
for their outstanding work over the years.
  Mr. Horace C. Broy, Sr., received the Superior Presidential Award for 
his work as president in the block club. Mr. Broy is one of the 
original founding members of the Englewood Block Club and implemented a 
number of community service programs during his tenure.
  Dr. Horace and Betty Broy received the award for Superior Achievement 
by a Husband and Wife in Education. The couple has been married for the 
past 27 years.
  Mr. Henry Sanders received the Outstanding Treasury Service Award, 
for his role as treasurer for the past 25 years.

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  Deacom Albert Bailey, Sr., was presented with the Outstanding 
Christian Community Leadership Award. Deacon Bailey has actively served 
his community through a number of activities for the past 40 years 
through the Little League Program, the Chicago Public Schools system, 
and as a Sunday school teacher.
  Mr. Roderic Pierce, Sr., received the Outstanding Community 
Businessman Award. He is a lifelong resident of Englewood, and has 
provided job opportunities within the community through his business 
establishments.
  Ms. Sybil Hunley is the recipient of the Julia Broy Educator Award. 
Ms. Hunley is a teacher in the Chicago Public School System and has 
taught three generations of students over the past 37 years.
  Ms. Patricia Ann Hill was awarded the Adult Education Achievement 
Award. As a single parent who returned to school and earned a bachelor 
of arts degree from Chicago State University in 1987, Ms. Hill is an 
inspiration to other students who may be struggling with their decision 
to return to school.
  The Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service to Block Club was 
presented to Mrs. Eva Graves. Mrs. Graves served as vice president of 
the Block Club for 35 years, and is a founding member.
  Mr. Speaker, we are all fortunate that dedicated individuals such as 
these, are part of our communities today. I wish each of them and the 
entire Englewood Block Club organization continued success in the 
future.

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