[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 PROCLAMATION FOR RAY AND CATHY JANSEN-

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following proclamation for the 
Record.

       Whereas, on March 31, 2001, Family Service League is 
     celebrating 75 years of providing comprehensive human 
     services to the Long Island Community with a Gala Celebration 
     entitled: ``Restoring Hope . . . Rebuilding Lives,'' and
       Whereas, on that evening, Family Service League will be 
     honoring Catherine and Raymond Jansen for their many years in 
     service to the Long Island Community, and
       Whereas, Catherine and Raymond Jansen, both as individuals 
     and as a team, have epitomized and set the standard for 
     dedicated service to the Long Island community with their 
     strong commitment to philanthropy and dedication to family, 
     and
       Whereas, Catherine Jansen, in addition to serving as a 
     member of Family Service League's Board of Directors, is also 
     Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hecksher Museum and 
     serves on the Boards of Caumsett Park Foundation, Project 
     R.E.A.L., United Way's Success by Six and the Three Harbors 
     Garden Club, and
       Whereas, Raymond Jansen, in addition to his recent 
     appointment as Senior Vice President of the Tribune 
     Publishing Company, and as president, publisher and CEO of 
     Newsday, is known for his community service on many boards 
     and philanthropies and for his leadership in bringing 
     recognition to Long Island's everyday volunteers through 
     Newsday's Winners Column, Every Day Heroes, and the Long 
     Islander of the Century and FutureCorps. Therefore, be it
       Resolved, That Catherine and Raymond Jansen, are here 
     recognized in the United States Capitol for their many years 
     of unselfish service to the Long Island community and will be 
     presented with this Proclamation in the Congressional Record.

     

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