[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2190]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOMENETMEN

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Fresno Sassoun Chapter of the Homenetmen on the occasion of their 25th 
Silver Anniversary. The Homenetmen are to be commended on the services 
they provide to the community.
  It is the mission of the Homenetmen to prepare exemplary and law 
abiding citizens by providing physical and health education, endowing 
the mind and soul with the finest spirit of sportsmanship and 
developing an understanding of responsibility and honor as they strive 
for individual and collective excellence. There are currently two 
hundred members of the Fresno Sassoun Chapter, these members consist of 
mothers, fathers, community members, athletes and scouts.
  The Fresno Sassoun Chapter currently has 100 athletes participating 
in different divisions and sporting events. This chapter fields 
basketball teams ranging from under 9 to over 30. The Fresno Homenetmen 
also have a soccer team competing in the Fresno City League. Fresno's 
Sassoun Chapter also has athletes participating in ping pong, tennis, 
track and field, and swimming.
  In addition to athletics the Fresno Sassoun Chapter has 75 members 
involved in the Boy and Girl Scouts. Scout leader Mano Handian and his 
troop are always busy planning activities ranging from camping and 
educational trips to community activities. This year 14 scouts from the 
Sassoun Chapter participated in the 1998 World Jamboree held in Yerevan 
Armenia.
  Mr. Speaker it is with great honor that I pay tribute to the Fresno 
Sassoun Chapter of the Homenetmen. This organization exemplifies 
leadership in athletics and community involvement. I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in wishing the Fresno Homenetmen a happy Silver 
Anniversary.

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