[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E776-E777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO KEW GARDENS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to pay 
tribute to the Kew Gardens Civic Association, Inc., on the occasion of 
its annual meeting.
  The members of the Kew Gardens Civic Association have long been known 
for their commitment to community service and to enhancing the quality 
of life for all Kew Gardens residents.

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  This year's annual meeting is a chance for all of us to celebrate the 
85th anniversary of an organization that was founded in 1914 to 
represent the interests of homeowners in Kew Gardens. Under the 
dedicated leadership of retiring President Al Brand, the Kew Gardens 
Civic Association has seen its membership rise to more than 300 
members.
  The Kew Gardens Civic Association has routinely stood at the 
forefront of the battle to ensure that any new developments in Kew 
Gardens adhere to applicable zoning regulations and to prevent the 
illegal use of private homes for commercial purposes. In addition, the 
Kew Gardens Civic Association has established subcommittees to assist 
members in the resolution of problems with local, State, and Federal 
Government agencies.
  The members of the Kew Gardens Civic Association elect their officers 
and governors each year at the organization's annual meeting in 
accordance with New York States' Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and the 
Association's By-Laws. The Board of Governors meets periodically to 
discuss member and community problems as well as to establish 
Association policy.
  The members of the Kew Gardens Civic Association have long been known 
as innovators and beacons of good will to all those with whom they come 
into contact. Through their dedicated efforts, they have each helped to 
improve my constituents' quality of life. In recognition of their many 
accomplishments on behalf of my constituents, I offer my 
congratulations to the Kew Gardens Civic Association on the occasion of 
its 85th anniversary.

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