[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 109 (Wednesday, August 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO ADAM AND PEGGY YOUNG OF WESTHAMPTON BEACH, LONG ISLAND

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 5, 1998

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this historic chamber to 
share with my colleagues the story of two very special people, whose 
lifetime of selfless contributions to an array of worthy causes, from 
national charities to local food drives, has improved the lives of 
countless individuals across this nation and at home on Long Island. I 
stand here today in the People's House to talk about Adam and Peggy 
Young, from my hometown of Westhampton Beach, because their devotion to 
the well-being of their fellow man has inspired so many Long Islanders 
and serves as a true example of human charity for all of our 
countrymen.
  This Saturday evening, I have the privilege of helping Family 
Counseling Service of Westhampton Beach--one of many beneficiaries of 
the Youngs' generous spirit--honor Adam and Peggy with the 1998 
``Family of Man Humanitarian Award.'' No two people are more worthy of 
this special recognition. No organization is more deserving of the 
Young's efforts than Family Counseling Services.
  Since 1971, Family Counseling Service has provided counseling and 
support services to more than 90,000 adults and children. Led by 
Executive Director George Busler, Family Counseling's staff has helped 
families work through such everyday issues as parent-child 
relationships or the death of a loved one. When families face much more 
traumatic experiences, like domestic violence or sexual abuse, these 
dedicated counselors and psychiatrists provided the support and skills 
they need to survive and carry on.
  The same way Family Counseling Services heals the wounds of society's 
most basic unit--the family--Adam and Peggy Young are committed to a 
grass roots brand of philanthropy. As the founder of Young 
Broadcasting, with television stations in America's in America's major 
markets, Adam Young is a recognized pioneer in harnessing the power of 
television to benefit the community. In Los Angeles, KCAL sponsors the 
largest child anti-violence campaign in the city, while in Nashville, 
WKRN has raised more than $1.2 million for local schools. In Albany, 
WTEN sponsors the groundbreaking ``Children First'' campaign to raise 
awareness of children's issues, while WTVO in Rockford, Illinois is 
leading the effort in that community to combat adult illiteracy.
  Here on Long Island, Adam and Peggy direct their seemingly boundless 
energy and enthusiasm towards the East End Hospice, Little Flower 
Children's Services and Southampton Hospital. Adam and Peggy are also 
tireless in support of causes that strike close to home. When cancer 
took the life of their oldest daughter Susan, they joined the American 
Cancer Society's battle to defeat this dreaded disease. Peggy overcame 
serious heart problems several years ago and today, the American Heart 
Association enjoys their avid support. They also support the Palm Beach 
Rehabilitation Center, which helped Adam through four hip replacement 
surgeries.
  Mr. Speaker, words can hardly express the deep debt of gratitude that 
we on Eastern Long Island owe to Adam and Peggy Young for all they have 
done to serve our community and improve the lives of our neighbors. I 
ask my Congressional colleagues to join me, Family Counseling Services 
and all who have benefited from their generosity in thanking Adam and 
Peggy Young for all of their good work. May God bless them just as he 
has blessed all of us by sending two such wonderful guardian angels.

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