[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING NEW YORK DISTRICT KIWANIS CLUB GOVERNOR JAMES M. MANCUSO

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor New York District 
Kiwanis Club Governor, James M. Mancuso. As a longtime member of the 
Kiwanis Club, James has committed himself to philanthropic pursuits 
that have improved the lives of people across New York State.
  Since its founding in 1915, members of the Kiwanis Club have devoted 
themselves to public service, focusing on initiatives that work for the 
betterment of their communities. Leaders like James are the heart and 
soul of the Kiwanis Club, and the reason this organization has been so 
successful for over a century.
  James Mancuso joined the Kiwanis Club in 2002 and immediately took to 
its mission of improving the world one child and one community at a 
time. James has served two terms as a Lieutenant Governor of the Long 
Island South Central Division and president of the East Meadow Club. He 
has also chaired committees on International Leadership, Youth 
Protection, and the Kiwanis International Children's Fund for the New 
York District. In October of 2021, James was promoted to New York 
District Kiwanis Club Governor, where he has continued his exemplary 
advocacy and volunteerism across New York State.
  As a member of the Kiwanis Club, James has led numerous projects, 
most notably, building a Garden of Hope with the Kiwanis Club of East 
Meadow in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), and Nassau County. The garden 
included a sculpture depicting the aftermath of a drunk driving 
accident to encourage local residents not to get behind the wheel while 
impaired. He has also held many fundraisers that have benefited 
projects to get more infants vaccinated.
  For his work, James has earned the Anton J. Kaiser Award, recognition 
from the New York District's Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation, and an 
IBM Volunteers Gold Award Level for Volunteerism and Community Service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the contributions of James M. Mancuso. A devoted volunteer and 
committed member of the Kiwanis Club, James has empowered members of 
his community through his philanthropic efforts.

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