[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 124 (Thursday, September 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1748]
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IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY GOLDEN 
                                 AGERS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Golden Agers in celebration of their 25th anniversary on September 
20, 1998.
  The Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden Agers Club was founded on 
September 18, 1973, by a group of parishioners who recognized the need 
to increase social activities for the senior members of the parish. 
Eleven charter members, along with Father Frank Bartnikowski, met and 
chose Helen Skuza as their first president. In 1985, Helen Skuza 
retired, and Joseph Sommerfelt was elected to serve as the next 
president.
  Traveling is the favorite activity of the group. However, when 
traveling is not an option, social events prevail. Picnics, bingo and 
raffles are enjoyed by the group on the holidays as well as manning the 
Winter and Ice Cream Socials, Tumbola, Maverick, Instant Bingo and the 
Split Raffle.
  Throughout the last 25 years, the Golden Agers have also promoted 
many philanthropical events. They have made generous contributions to 
the Friends and Parents of Retarded Children, Inc., the annual 
fireworks display at Morgana Park and continue to give money and food 
to the needy of their community during the holidays. The Golden Agers 
also hold an annual Rummage Sale and Card Party to raise funds to 
provide scholarships for the eighth grade graduates of Jesus and Mary 
School.
  While organizing and participating in extracurricular activities, the 
Golden Agers have never lost touch with their parish or their 
community. Over the past 25 years they have generously donated their 
time and their money to better their community. We owe the Golden Agers 
a sincere ``Thank you''.

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