[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E629]
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    TRIBUTE TO THE BARON DE KALB COUNCIL NO. 1073 OF THE KNIGHTS OF 
                                COLUMBUS

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
Anniversary of the Baron De Kalb Council No. 1073 of the Knights of 
Columbus and to offer my thanks for the continual dedication it has 
shown to the southern Brooklyn communities it serves. The Baron De Kalb 
Council No. 1073 was founded in 1906 by Ambrose P. Rikeman, who became 
their first Grand Knight. It was founded on the principals of charity, 
unity, fraternity and patriotism, principals that have been ingrained 
in the hearts and minds of its members ever since. The Council is named 
for Baron Johann De Kalb, a courageous and loyal military leader whose 
spirit continues to live on in the leaders of this great Council.
  The Baron De Kalb Council No. 1073 has risen from it's humble 
beginnings, when a small band of men met in Grand Knight Rikeman's 
house, to its present day thousands strong membership that meets at the 
``Baron-By-The-Sea'', a property purchased by the Council in scenic 
Sheepshead Bay in 1949. In 1969 members were devastated to learn that a 
fire had destroyed their ``Baron-By-The-Sea'', but no fire could 
destroy the members commitment, dedication and desire to reach ever 
greater achievements for their beloved Council. In 1973 Grand Knight 
Gus Rogers proudly led his members into the newly built ``Baron-By-the-
Sea'', the structure on Nostrand and Emmons Avenues that continues to 
provide invaluable services to its members and our southern Brooklyn 
community to this day.
  Therefore, on Behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I 
congratulate the Baron De Kalb Council No. 1073 of the Knights of 
Columbus and all of its past and present members for 100 years of 
dedication and service to our community.

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