[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2035-E2036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLETION OF THE KIDS' CREATED KINGDOM PROJECT

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of the 
organizers and the volunteers of the Kids' Created Kingdom project. In 
only five days the volunteers built a 15,000 square foot, state-of-the-
art playground complex for the children of Ellwood City. Six hundred 
people gathered to celebrate their achievements with a picnic and 
dedication the evening it was finished.
  I would like to pay special recognition to some of the key 
individuals in this project. The Project General Coordinators were Tim 
Post and Earla Marshall. The Core Committee consisted of Harold 
Marshall, Cindy Falotico, Joe Carofino, Jeff Berendt, Steve Oliver, 
Ellwood ``Woody'' Hazen, Rick and Sharon McClintick, Terri and Larry 
Crespo, Tom Yoho, Mary Post, Nan Beachem, Beverly Todd, Kim Rangel, 
Carole Houghton, Julie D'Amico, Cathy Basler, Rosina Betz, Sharon 
Razani, Wesley Calve, Peggy Figurel, and Robin Lucas. The Construction 
Site Captains were Bo Rossi, Ernie Mallary, Jerry Maine, Jerry Hulick, 
Sam and Beth Kasper, Allen Polochak, ``Skip'' Volpe, Dave Buana, Joe 
Hawrylak, Jim Palagallo.
  These individuals along with many volunteers worked hard to not only 
construct the playground but to raise the necessary funds. The project 
planning began in September 1997. They were able to raise the 85,000 
dollars needed in only seven months. Again I would like to commend them 
on their efforts to

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improve the community of Ellwood City for its children.

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