[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 121 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 IN RECOGNITION OF CATHOLIC HOME BUREAU

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to 
Catholic Home Bureau on the occasion of their Seventeenth Annual Child 
of Peace Dinner. For their unwavering commitment and many charitable 
endeavors, James and Colleen Donaghy will be honored with the Child of 
Peace Award.
  A true leader and a hands-on executive, James Donaghy serves as 
Chairman of the Structure Tone Organization, one of the preeminent 
full-service Construction Management an General Contracting firms in 
the world today. Mr. Donaghy has actively participated in the company's 
strategic planning and worldwide business development efforts, helping 
to guide the firm through a challenging period into the multi-billion 
dollar global entity it is today.
  Mr. Donaghy's incomparable professional commitment is mirrored by his 
dedication to the arts and civic organizations in the community, as 
indicated by his membership in various boards, committees and councils 
including the Board of Directors of The Boy Scouts of America, St. 
Thomas Aquinas College, Covenant House and the National Multiple 
Sclerosis Society. Mr. Donaghy's civic mindedness extends to his 
organization, which provides substantial contributions and support to 
charities throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
  Colleen Donaghy has also extended her professional expertise as a 
social worker to the community by assisting the elderly at Riverdale 
Senior Services Center. Proud new parents of their first child, James 
Kieran Donaghy, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Donaghy have demonstrated a lifelong 
commitment to improving the lives of underprivileged New Yorkers.
  I would also like to commend Catholic Home Bureau for their 
significant efforts to enhance the quality of life for families and 
children in the New York Metropolitan area since 1899. Catholic Home 
Bureau currently operates a foster care program and a family day care 
program through New York City's Administration for Children's Services, 
a shelter program through New York City's Department of Homeless 
Services, and a privately funded Maternity Services and Private 
Adoption Program.
  The Child of Peace Dinner benefits the Maternity Services Program 
which is one of the largest providers of private maternity services in 
the New York Archdiocesan network. The Maternity Services Program aids 
women and families in need who are facing a crisis pregnancy with 
counseling, medical care, infant and maternity clothing, cribs, housing 
referrals, and emergency assistance. I want to recognize the dedication 
of Bernard and Peggy Smyth, who are this year's Dinner Chairpersons. In 
addition to being adoptive parents for Catholic Home Bureau, they both 
have demonstrated their commitment to helping the organization achieve 
its mission.
  In recognition of James and Colleen Donaghy's selfless efforts and 
Catholic Home Bureau's outstanding contributions to the community, I 
ask that my colleagues join me in saluting Catholic Home Bureau on the 
occasion of their 17th Annual Child of Peace Dinner.




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