[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ANNA DeMARTINO

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate and honor Anna 
DeMartino of Melverne, New York who received The 1998 Prudential Spirit 
of Community Award. Anna attained her exemplary recognition for her 
fundraising campaign at school for a family affected by domestic 
violence. With the money raised, Anna purchased winter gloves, hats, 
toys and stuffed animals, and wrapped them herself. She delivered the 
goods to a local domestic violence coalition who, in turn, distributed 
the contributions to a family adversely touched by domestic violence.
  Despite statistics that indicate Americans are less involved in their 
communities now than previously, it is vital we encourage and support 
the kind of selfless contributions such as Anna DeMartino. We must all 
think how we can ensure the health and vitality of our communities. 
Young volunteers like Anna provide inspiring examples.
  Anna DeMartino should be extremely proud to have been singled out 
from such a large group of dedicated volunteers. I heartily applaud 
Anna for her selfless initiative and contribution to the community. She 
demonstrated a level of commitment and accomplishment truly 
extraordinary in today's world, and deserves our sincere admiration and 
respect. Anna demonstrates that young Americans can--and do--play 
important roles in our communities, and that America's community spirit 
continues to hold tremendous promise for the future.

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