[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MARY BUCCA

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mary Bucca 
who is receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Italian 
American Cultural Society Senior Group in Warren, Michigan, on March 3, 
1999.
  Mary is a shining example of service above self. She is a Charter 
Member of the Senior Group which was founded in 1985, and since that 
time has served as President of the Loggia Yolanda Club, as well as a 
member of the Seniors Board of Directors, and as a member of the 
Italian American Cultural Center Board of Directors. In addition, Mary 
has served as chair and/or committee member of their weekly bingo, 
dinner dances and many other events.
  Mary has two children and four grandchildren and will be 80 years 
young in March of this year. She is known for her tremendous energy and 
spirit. Through her dedication to family and local community, she has 
made a tremendous impact by helping others.
  I want to express my congratulations to Mary Bucca in being awarded 
the Italian American Cultural Society Senior Group Outstanding 
Volunteer Award. Most importantly, I would like to thank her for her 
commitment to helping others. Mary, you truly are an example for others 
to follow.

                          ____________________