[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 22, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           BETHESDA SEVEN/CARD CLUB VISIT TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor seven people 
who visited our Nation's capitol from June 12 to June 15, 1998. Frank 
``The Gin Mill'' Jonna, one of Gin's all time greatest players who 
began his career with Detroit Catholic Central and gained further fame 
as a Wayne State Tartar; Judy ``The Wicked Wick'' Jonna, one of 
Detroit's most prominent all around card players who was recently named 
one of the 50 best players in Concan history; Joe ``The Professor'' 
Sarafa, the legendary, steady utility man who never misses a beat when 
placed in the lineup on a moment's notice; Mike ``The Dish'' Sarafa, 
possibly the most exalted and prominent card shark of all time, far and 
away the most political player on the tour; Mariann ``MB'' Sarafa, 
initially named ``All Telcaif'' shopper but has since proven to be 
``All World'' (also known to win a dish or two now and then while 
screaming ``Ayoooooon Michael''); Suzanne ``The Maoon killer'' Sarafa, 
easily the single greatest hustler in Concan history. She has been 
known to ask, in the middle of a game . . . ``how many points do you 
need to go down?'' while cramming money into that silly black wallet of 
hers; and Tony ``The Silent Winner'' Antone, the guy who never boasts, 
brags, or rubs in his victories (and there are many).
  Mr. President, it is also worthy to note that while this incredibly 
fun filled weekend was occurring, the Detroit Red Wings were on their 
way to winning their second straight Stanley Cup. The Bethesda Seven 
played a critical role in the Game 3 victory at the MCI Center by 
strategically sitting in different areas of the arena so as to keep the 
thousands of Red Wings fans fired up.
  Mr. President, I truly thank the Bethesda Seven for their visit. 


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