[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING FENMORE AND PHYLLIS SETON FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 1, 1999

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
recognize my good friends, Fenmore and Phyllis Seton, as they are 
honored by the New Haven Colony Historical Society with the Seal of the 
City Award.
  The Seal of the City Award is presented annually to an individual or 
individuals who have strived to improve the quality of life for New 
Haven residents and have demonstrated a commitment to the overall 
improvement of the community. First presented to Mayor Richard C. Lee 
in 1992, this award reflects the dedication which we, the New Haven 
community, have toward the continued growth and revitalization of our 
city. Today, Fen and Phyllis will receive this award as a token of our 
sincere appreciation for their contributions to our community.
  For over fifty years, Fen and Phyllis have been active community 
leaders in Greater New Haven. Recognized both locally, nationally, and 
internationally, they share a common interest in community 
revitalization. Fen has had a remarkable career in rehabilitation 
services as Past President of Rehabilitation International, lecturer at 
the United Nations, and recipient of the Presidential Award from 
President George Bush. Within her own distinguished career, Phyllis has 
served as both an officer and director of the New Haven Easter Seals--
Goodwill Rehabilitation Center, and has been honored for her work at an 
international assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.
  The Setons conceived and endowed the Elm-Ivy Award Program which for 
twenty years has recognized Town-Gown relationships. This local 
initiative honors individuals whose efforts have had a positive impact 
on both the City of New Haven and Yale University. They have been 
recognized jointly with Yale University's highest honor, the Yale 
Medal, as well as recently named ``Connecticut's Philanthropists of the 
Year'' by the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
  Their support of and active participation with non-profit 
organizations has served to enhance the quality and prosperity of the 
City of New Haven. Their outstanding record of service sets a brilliant 
example for other community leaders--an embodiment of the very spirit 
of the Seal of the City Award. I am proud to join with family, friends, 
and community members to recognize my dear friends, Fen and Phyllis 
Seton, as they are honored with this very special award. The City of 
New Haven is indeed fortunate to have such dedicated individuals 
working on behalf of our community.

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