[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF GRAMERCY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 
Gramercy Neighborhood Associates in New York City. Committed to 
neighborhood improvement and preservation, this organization is 
celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
  Founded in 1912, Gramercy Neighborhood Associates, Inc., is one of 
the oldest community groups in New York City. Located in a neighborhood 
celebrated for its rich history and well-preserved architectural 
treasures, Gramercy Neighborhood Associates came together to ensure a 
grand future for a truly remarkable area. It is dedicated to the 
enhancement of its neighborhood and the preservation of historic 
buildings. It is also committed to ensuring safe streets and the 
protection of the residential character of the neighborhood.
  To accomplish this mission, Gramercy Neighborhood Associates works 
closely with the 13th Police Precinct as well as local Community Boards 
5 and 6. It also works with elected officials, and the East Side 
Rezoning Alliance. Gramercy Neighborhood Associates also provides a 
permanent presence on the Historic Districts Council.
  Gramercy Neighborhood Associates plants and maintains trees alongside 
neighborhood sidewalks and also works vigorously to preserve and 
enhance the neighborhood's architectural and historical treasures. For 
its successes in fostering the creation of the East 17th Street/Irving 
Place Historic District, they were honored with receipt of the New York 
Landmarks Conservancy's prestigious Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. 
In 1984, the association sponsored the production of Gramercy Park: An 
Illustrated History of a New York Neighborhood, by Stehen Garmey, which 
won the 1985 Annual Book Award of the New York Chapter of the Victorian 
Society of America. This association's ambitious publication program 
also supports a newsletter, The Gramercy Gazette.
  The organization sponsors a number of events which encourage 
community involvement, including Clean and Green Day each spring and a 
Canine Comedy Day in October. They come together each year to celebrate 
the annual lighting of the Monorah at the beginning of Chanukah, and on 
Christmas Eve for caroling around the Christmas tree in Gramercy Park.
  Throughout its 90 year history, Gramercy Neighborhood Associates has 
played a crucial role in community efforts to improve and maintain the 
quality of life in their neighborhood. In recognition of these 
outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the great contributions of this tremendously dedicated community group.

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