[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE EAST SUBURBAN YMCA CAMPAIGN

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the East 
Suburban YMCA of Pittsburgh and the contributions of the men and women 
who helped to expand this wonderful community institution. On March 22, 
1998, they will be holding their Grand Re-Opening Celebration. The East 
Suburban YMCA has always provided opportunities for people to grow in 
mind, body and spirit and thanks to their most recent campaign, will 
continue to serve the community for many years to come.
  The initial planning for the East Suburban YMCA was done in 1962 and 
it has remained a presence in the area for over 30 years. The YMCA 
strives to develop character and leadership through its programs and 
applies Christian values and principles to all relationships. The East 
Suburban YMCA serves men, women, boys and girls in the area through a 
wide variety of programs and facilities. Thanks to the efforts of 
numerous volunteers and supporters, the YMCA has touched the lives of 
many people in the community.
  I would like to especially salute the group of dedicated individuals 
who made the East Suburban YMCA Campaign and the upcoming Grand Re-
Opening possible. Allow me to first thank the Chairs of the Campaign, 
A. Richard Kacin and Myles D. Sampson. Their leadership meant so much 
to the effort. There were also many campaign workers and local donors 
that I would like to applaud: Claudia Abbondanti, John Beale, Gus 
Bondi, Lynne Bryan, Jim Cimino, Tim DeBiasse, David Dubois, Eddie 
Edwards, Julius Jones, Alvin Kacin, Ann Klingler, Bud Kuhn, Carol 
Morris, Eric Lytle, Anthony M. Brusca Jr., State Representative Joseph 
F. Markosek, Mike McIntyre, Carolyn S. Mento, Mary Anne Norbeck, 
Margaret Osbourne, Pete Raspanti, Ben Sampson, David Vick, Charles 
Turner, David Yunov, and the late Jack Cummings. In addition to these 
fine examples of devoted and committed citizens, I would like to 
recognize the East Suburban YMCA Board of Management for their strong 
support of the campaign. The board members are Barbara Agostine, 
Kathleen Ballina, Dennis D. Dansak, Paul Dern, James End, Clyde 
Gallagher, Jeff Herbst, Chuck Leyh, Cheryl Lydiard, Gary Miller, Tony 
Naret, Lynn Papso, Jeffrey Russo, Joe Sciullo, Steve Sebastian, Carol 
Siefken, Dan Taucher, and Annette Testa-Young. Additionally, I would 
like to recognize the YMCA staff, Paul Gelles, James Kapsalis, James 
Rumbaugh, Bud and Jo Sickler, State Representative Terry Van Horne, and 
the Honorable Paul Zavarella.
  Mr. Speaker, I again want to applaud all of these people for their 
devotion to the East Suburban YMCA Campaign. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing their efforts to improve and build upon the 
great legacy of service that the YMCA stands for.

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