[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E693]
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                   BLOOMFIELD CITIZENS COUNCIL AWARDS

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                         HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a number of 
Pittsburgh residents who will be honored on May 5th with Bloomfield 
Citizens Council Awards.
  Every year, the Bloomfield Citizens Council gives out these awards to 
recognize members of the community who have, in some way, improved the 
quality of life in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. I would 
like to take this opportunity to commend the 2001 award winners for 
their efforts to make Bloomfield a better place to live.
  John Giancola has been selected as the 2001 recipient of the Mary 
Cercone Outstanding Citizen Award. This award is given to individuals 
who demonstrate ``an unselfish commitment to others and a deep love for 
the community of Bloomfield.'' Mr. Glancola has been actively involved 
in volunteer activities like organized youth athletics and service to 
seniors. He has also served the Catholic Church, the Democratic Party, 
and the City of Pittsburgh.
  A Community Commitment Award will go to Malfalda ``Maffy'' Giancola, 
who has served the community through her involvement with city 
government, the Catholic Church, and organized community activities for 
young people and seniors, as well as her operation of Maffy's 
Restaurant on Liberty Avenue.
  An Extra Mile Award will be presented to Ron Flynn for his 
involvement in community sports for young people, his volunteer work 
for neighborhood festivals, and his advocacy for the rights of the 
physically challenged.
  Charlie Oleniacz and Bill Reynolds will receive the Patriotism Award 
for their lifetime commitment to fellow veterans and their efforts to 
ensure that our Civil War veterans continue to receive the respect and 
reverence they deserve.
  The Bloomfield Citizens Council will again present a number of awards 
for Christmas decorations this year. Lavern and Joe Manes will receive 
the Keeping Christ in Christmas Award for their Precious Moments 
Nativity scene display. George and Eleanor Sciullo will receive the 
Most Outstanding and Completely Decorated Home Award this year for 
decorations that warmly express the love they feel for their home and 
community. Tim and Leigh Ann LeDonne will receive the Most Illuminated 
and Elaborate Property Decoration Award for decorations that outline 
every story of their house, including windows, banisters, and 
surroundings. And finally, the Most Creative Design Award will be 
presented to Nancy and John Greegus for decorating their home, trees, 
and shrubbery with lights, caricatures, and wreaths. These four couples 
all helped bring the joy of the holiday season to their neighbors.
  In closing, let me just say that all of the individuals receiving 
2001 Bloomfield Citizens Council awards have made important 
contributions to the quality of life in Bloomfield. On behalf of the 
residents of Bloomfield and the rest of the 14th Congressional 
District, I thank them for their efforts and congratulate them on their 
selection as recipients of 2001 Bloomfield Citizens Council awards.