[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E38-E39]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF THE TURTLE BAY ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Turtle Bay Association as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
  In 1957, when a volunteer group of tenants, home owners and small 
businesses in Manhattan's Turtle Bay area joined forces to oppose a 
plan to convert 49th Street into a major traffic corridor, the Turtle 
Bay Association was born. Forty years later, this active and committed 
group of community members is still working to ameliorate the Turtle 
Bay neighborhood.
  Over the years, the Turtle Bay Association has initiated many efforts 
to preserve and beautify the neighborhood. The Association has 
spearheaded major renovations of several area parks, including: Peter 
Detmold Park and Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and MacArthur Playground. As a 
result of the Turtle Bay Association's efforts, free concerns were held 
in Detmold Park this summer.

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  This past spring, the Association spruced up Second Avenue by 
planting trees and filling the avenue's tree boxes with flowers.
  The Turtle Bay Association also works closely with the local police 
precinct on neighborhood security concerns; with the sanitation 
department on matters of cleanliness of the streets; and with the 
United Nations to limit disruptions caused by demonstrations.
  One of the Association's earliest and most famous members is the 
renowned actress Katharine Hepburn. In 1957, Ms. Hepburn fought 
vigorously with other Association members to halt the destruction of 
trees and prevent the city's plans to widen Turtle Bay streets by 
cutting back sidewalks. In 1987, she lent her name to the successful 
campaign to re-zone Turtle Bay's mid-blocks for low-rise construction 
limitations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleague rise with me in this tribute to 
the Turtle Bay Association as they celebrate 40 years of commitment to 
their community. This dedicated group does a tremendous job in creating 
a small town feel in such a large city like Manhattan. Thank you.

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