[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 132 (Wednesday, October 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE THOMAS-DALE BLOCK CLUB

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 9, 2002

  Ms. McCOLLUM Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the immeasurable 
contributions made by the Thomas-Dale Block Club to the Thomas-Dale 
neighborhood throughout its twelve years of service. The Block Club 
encouraged neighbors to get to know one another, to welcome and respect 
each others' differences, and to work together to make the neighborhood 
safe and clean. Through coordinating individual block clubs, organizing 
community meetings, facilitating communication between residents and 
local government, and developing programs for youth and seniors, the 
Thomas-Dale Block Club helped transform a once neglected neighborhood 
into one of the most vibrant communities in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It 
is my sincere pleasure to extend congratulations to the Thomas-Dale 
Block Club on its numerous accomplishments.

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