[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
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             IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF MARGARET McCOOK

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor an 
outstanding volunteer and citizen from my Congressional district who 
has achieved a long list of community service. Mrs. Margaret ``Peg'' 
McCook began her service in politics in 1967 as a Democratic Committee 
person. She went on to become and Administrative Aide to Senator Joseph 
F. Smith from 1972 to 1981. Senator Smith became Congressman Smith as a 
result of a special election and Mrs. McCook then became his 
Legislative Aide until 1982. Peg then began to work as an 
Administrative Aide to Senator Vincent Fumo until 1984 when she applied 
for the position of Bail Commissioner. Peg was sworn in as one of the 
first Bail Commissioners to serve in the Philadelphia Municipal Court 
in February of 1984, and finally retired from this position in 1997.
  During her thirteen years of service in Municipal Court, Peg won both 
the adoration and respect from her peers, the Administration, and the 
Judiciary. She volunteered both her time and services, never hesitating 
to go above and beyond the call of service. She was even known to bring 
in some home made specialties, especially when her shift fell on a 
holiday. It is no wonder she has been affectionately referred to as 
``mom''.
  Peg McCook also ran for City Commissioner, and Council Person for the 
First District, but was narrowly defeated. Along with her various 
duties she was an advisor to several self help organizations. Peg has 
become well known and loved throughout the community for her many years 
of service. Along with all of her political achievements, Peg is also 
the wife of Joseph McCook, Sr., the mother of eight children, 
grandmother of seventeen, and great-grandmother of two.
  I am proud of Peg McCook and all that she has done for the city of 
Philadelphia and abroad. She emulates the ideals of citizenship in our 
country--through her concern for others, her service to the community 
and active participation in our governments. I wish to congratulate and 
thank Peg McCook for all that she has accomplished. I hope that she 
enjoys her years of retirement, and wish her all the best.

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