[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 150 (Thursday, October 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER CAREY COUNCIL 1280

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2007

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Spaker, I rise today in honor of the Knights of 
Columbus Father Carey Council 1280 of Carteret, New Jersey, which is 
celebrating its 100th anniversary on October 24, 2007. This fraternal 
organization has assisted thousands of Carteret residents with its 
volunteer work and served as vital support for members in need.
  The Knights of Columbus, initially formed to help sick, disabled and 
needy members and their families, extended their work to assist others 
in their communities. In this spirit, in 1907, a group of 57 Catholic 
gentlemen established a council in the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey. 
The Father Carey Council 1280 was founded on November 24, and today, 
its 500 members continue to serve true to its principles of charity, 
unity, fraternity and patriotism.
  The Father Carey Fourth Degree Assembly #0677 was later formed in 
1947 to foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at 
large, as well as encourage active Catholic citizenship. To promote 
these ideals, the Father Carey Fourth Degree Color Corps was created, 
and actively participates in Carteret's parades and ceremonies, in 
addition to the borough's church communions, confirmations, and 
anniversary celebrations.
  Today, the Father Carey Council continues to be active in the 
Carteret community by volunteering and assisting its sick, disabled, 
and needy, emulating its founding members. The Council hosts semi-
annual blood drives, a youth free throw contest, and assists at 
veteran's hospitals. The Council also sponsors the Youth Squires 
Program, which gives Catholic young men the opportunity to learn the 
skills and attitudes of Catholic leadership. The Council's Buddy Group, 
created to engage the borough's mentally disabled community, hosts 
several yearly gatherings that include movie nights, dinner dances and 
holiday parties.
  Please join me in congratulating the Knights of Columbus Father Carey 
Council 1280 of Carteret, New Jersey on their 100th anniversary. I also 
want to express my gratitude for their service to the residents of the 
Borough of Carteret.

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