[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 16 (Friday, January 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E140]
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                           HONORING MARY HOAR

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 30, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, a lifetime of service to one's community is a 
truly astonishing feat, which is why I want to take a moment to 
recognize the contributions of Mary Hoar to Yonkers.
  Mary's story is one of continued service to better her community, 
both as a professional and in her personal life. Following her 
graduation from Cornell University, Mary began her career as a school 
teacher in Yonkers. Computer technology was always a big part of Mary's 
interests as an educator, and became a primary component of her 
teaching. She went on to teach computer technology to adults later in 
life.
  While Mary was cultivating her professional career she was 
simultaneously beginning her foray into community service. She started 
by giving her time to Yonkers Jay-N-Cee, serving as Secretary, 
Treasurer and President. In 1977, Mary received one of the state 
division's highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award, and was 
later bestowed the Key to the City of Yonkers for her work with the 
organization.
  Mary soon began branching out after her success with Jay-N-Cee, first 
by giving her time to the Yonkers Red Cross, serving as Branch Chairman 
and Vice Chairman as well as Chair of their Centennial, Youth Services 
and Competition Committees.
  Mary then became involved with the Westchester March of Dimes, 
working on the very first Yonkers Walkathon Coordinating Committee. She 
then served on the Executive Board of the Northern Metro Chapter of the 
March of Dimes for 17 years, and was instrumental in the organizations 
Reading Olympics, Golden Gala and Tennis Tournament.
  Mary's list of volunteer services has also included stints on the 
mayor's Community Relations Committee, the board of Family Services 
Society in Yonkers and, currently, she serves as president of the 
Yonkers Historical Society.
  The Salvation Army honored Mary for all she has done for Yonkers at 
their 2014 annual dinner. The honor was incredibly well deserved. 
Congratulations to Mary Hoar on this recognition.

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