[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
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           LINDA AND GEORGE PERNO NAMED KIWANIANS OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Linda 
and George Perno who are being honored as Kiwanians of the Year by the 
Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City. Their contributions to the 
community have touched many lives. It is a pleasure to pay tribute to 
both of these illustrious community leaders.
  Linda and George Perno started their business, Lincole Lithograph, in 
1975. True partners in business and in life, they are both deeply 
involved in community activities. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens, 
Ms. Perno's passion for community service started when she was an 
office volunteer at her son's kindergarten. Ms. Perno is a current 
Board Member and Past President of the Astoria Civic Association. She 
also sits on its Scholarship Committee, and Chairs the Judge Charles J. 
Vallone Scholarship Dinner Dance which draws over four hundred people 
annually.
  Ms. Perno was recently voted President Elect of Astoria Long Island 
City Kiwanis. She has been a board member of Community Board 1 for the 
past ten years, and is currently the Chairperson of Education. She was 
also appointed to the Board of Directors of SHAREing & CAREing, a 
support group for breast cancer survivors in western Queens, and is the 
Chairperson of Fundraising. Ms. Perno strength in education and youth 
make her a partner in SHAREing & CAREing's educational and youth 
outreach program. Ms. Perno serves as President of the Broadway-Astoria 
Merchants & Professionals Association.
  Mr. Perno also joined the fight against breast cancer and provided 
his input in designing all of SHAREing & CAREing's printed matter.
  Mr. Perno is a member of the Board of Directors of Astoria Civic 
Association and is currently a Vice President. He is Sergeant-at-Arms 
for the Astora/Long Island City Kiwanis and is a thirty-five year 
member and a Past Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, 
Spellman & Colon Councils.
  Mr. and Mrs. Perno are the proud parents of two and the grandparents 
of three. In 2001, they sponsored their grandson's baseball team for 
Elmjack Little League.
  In recognition of these outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in honoring Linda and George Perno as Kiwanians of the Year. 
The Pernos' dedication to our community serves as a model of commitment 
to us all.

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