[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1255]
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CONGRATULATING THE SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL ON 
                  THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to the 
Scranton Chapter of UNICO National on the occasion of its 50th 
anniversary.
  Built from the initiative of Dr. D.J. Maldonato and Attorney John 
Morano, among others, the Scranton Chapter of UNICO was chartered in 
June 1955 and immediately began supporting community efforts through 
scholarships and the then Boys' Club.
  Over the years, the Scranton Chapter of UNICO has grown in generosity 
and prestige, supporting scholarships for college students at six local 
colleges, supporting the good work of the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen 
and the now Boys and Girls Club.
  Scranton UNlCO also contributes to the national effort to find a cure 
for cancer through the UNICO V Foundation.
  Scranton UNICO also supports Italian studies through book donations 
and language classes.
  Scranton UNICO promotes convivial camaraderie among its 330 members, 
the largest UNICO chapter in the United States of America.
  UNICO was founded in 1922 as an Italian American service organization 
dedicated to performing good works as a means of uplifting the prestige 
of its members. UNICO stands for unity, neighborliness, integrity, 
charity and opportunity. The motto of UNICO is ``service above self.''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Scranton chapter of 
UNICO as its members celebrate their 50th anniversary. Time and time 
again, UNICO members distinguish themselves by helping others and 
making their community a much better place to live.

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