[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1612-E1613]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE TO STU BYKOFSKY AND THE VARIETY CLUB OF DELAWARE VALLEY

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my friend and 
fellow Philadelphian, Stu Bykofsky. Stu is a long time columnist, 
author and man about town. He is also a board member of the Variety 
Club, one of America's most prominent charities. For the past eight 
years, Stu has organized and hosted ``Stu Bykofsky's Candidates' Comedy 
Night.''
  The Candidates' Comedy Night raises funds for the Variety Club of 
Delaware Valley. I know that all my colleagues are aware of the fine 
work done by Variety Clubs throughout this nation, and indeed in 
several other countries throughout the world. But, only my fellow 
Philadelphians could truly appreciate Stu and

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his Comedy Night. This event is absolutely unique. There is nothing 
like it anywhere in the world. And, if this fundraiser is unique, it 
has nothing on Stu Bykofsky.
  We all know that politics sometimes has its lighter moments. But 
Stu's Comedy Night is one of the few times during which the laughs are 
on purpose. It is a bipartisan, indeed a multi-partisan event--one that 
moves candidates from the heat of battle to the heat of the stage 
lights for one night each year. At this show, candidates for political 
office stand up and tell jokes. In its eight years, more than $50,000 
has been raised for the kids served by Variety Club.
  The mission of the Variety Club of the Delaware Valley is to provide 
programs and services to children with disabilities. It serves children 
between birth and 18 years of age with temporary or permanent 
disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or congenital conditions. 
It serves children with disabilities residing in parts of Pennsylvania, 
New Jersey, and Delaware.
  ``Stu Bykofsky's Candidates' Comedy Night'' will help Variety Club 
buy medical equipment, wheelchairs, hearing aids, and run its summer 
camp for disabled kids. Mr. Speaker, if not for the Variety Club, 
untold number of children in my district, and throughout our region 
would live much more difficult lives. And if not for Stu Bykofsky, the 
Variety club would have a much more difficult time helping those kids. 
I know that all my colleagues will join me in congratulating Stu and 
the Variety Club for all their hard work.

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