[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 129 (Thursday, October 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2015]
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                         IN HONOR OF SID BALICK

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Sid Balick for his outstanding contributions to the 
Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware. With over 40 years of service under 
his belt, Sid is the longest serving board member in the history of the 
organization.
  While growing up in Delaware, Sid was a member of the Jackson Street 
Boys Club. This experience fostered an understanding of the values and 
lessons instilled by the Boys and Girls Clubs, prompting Sid's 
longstanding commitment to these important community service 
organizations.
  Tonight, friends, family, and colleagues will honor Sid at a function 
paying tribute to his contributions to the city of Wilmington as an 
attorney, civic leader and volunteer. During his distinguished career, 
he has also served in the Delaware State House of Representatives and 
as President of the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware.
  Always a generous supporter, Sid has asked that the proceeds from his 
event be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs' Capital Campaign. These 
contributions will serve to enhance education and fitness programs at 
the various Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the State of Delaware.
  In closing Mr. Speaker, I would like to once again congratulate and 
thank Sid for his tremendous contributions to the State of Delaware. 
Generations of children owe him a debt of gratitude, and I am pleased 
to be able to vocalize their appreciation. An exemplary citizen and 
proud American, we all owe Sid a sincere thank you.

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