[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 80 (Monday, June 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO BRUNO AND LENA DeGOL

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2002

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bruno and Lena 
DeGol for receiving the National Humanitarian Award from the American 
Rescue Workers. This award distinguishes them as citizens that take a 
personal interest in bettering their community and providing others the 
necessary resources to accomplish this goal. Since the beginning of 
their business careers, the DeGols have been supportive of many 
different organizations. As their businesses advanced, they pursued 
more outlets through which they could provide financial assistance and 
any needed help to other local institutions.
  To consolidate their giving, in 1994 they established the Bruno and 
Lena DeGol Family Foundation. The foundation is doing a great number of 
wonderful things for the community. I would like to mention just a few 
examples of what the foundation has provided throughout the years. They 
have donated $2 million to St. Francis College's capital campaign, 
making a new gymnasium possible; they have made several donations to 
local churches for building improvements and renovations; each year 
they host a child for a trip through the Make a Wish Foundation; and 
they have given computer equipment and other educational materials for 
local elementary and secondary schools. In addition to giving to these 
and other worthy organizations, the DeGols also focus their giving to 
local individuals that are in need of assistance due to illness or 
other hardships.
  Bruno and Lena DeGol lead a life of altruism and possess an 
exceptionally generous spirit. They touch the lives of countless 
individuals by providing resources to institutions and individuals in 
need for no other reason than their desire to help others. Bruno DeGol 
has said that he wants to leave this world a better place than he found 
it. Their community certainly is a better place because of their 
contributions and efforts. The DeGols are individuals that truly 
represent and embody what the National Humanitarian Award stands for, 
which is ``People Helping People.'' I would like to congratulate them 
once again for this award and thank them for all they have done. I wish 
them the very best of luck in all their future endeavors.

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