[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15263]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. CABRINI COUNCIL #3472 ON 
                         THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Knights of 
Columbus, St. Cabrini Council #3472 on the occasion of their 50th 
Anniversary. On Saturday, June 29, the Knights of Columbus will 
celebrate this auspicious occasion with an anniversary dinner.
  In 1882 Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus on 
the four principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism and I 
am happy to say, that the St. Cabrini Council #3472 has embodied these 
virtues for 50 years. Formed on November 14, 1951, by 45 charter 
members, the St. Cabrini Council #3472 has grown steadily and now 
boasts a membership of over 160 Catholic men. This fraternity has 
dedicated itself to selfless service not only to the Catholic Church, 
but to service groups throughout the community in which they live.
  As many of the groups' members worship at Catholic parishes 
throughout Burbank and Sun Valley, many of the Knights of Columbus's 
efforts are focused on making these parishes more friendly and inviting 
places in which Catholics from throughout Burbank and the San Fernando 
Valley can come to worship. By involving themselves in parish events 
such as festivals, dinners, spiritual groups and carnivals, the 
organization continues to commit itself to creating a stronger and more 
vibrant Catholic community.
  The Knights of Columbus have also adopted a number of community 
groups which they have supported throughout the years. Each year, the 
group is responsible for raising between $6,000 to $8,000 for 
charitable groups throughout Los Angeles County. Most notably, the 
Knights have been recognized for their funding of organizations that 
assist the mentally handicapped and for their efforts on behalf of 
Rancho San Antonio Boys Town of the West, a residential facility run by 
the Holy Cross Brothers and open to boys up to 18 years old who find 
themselves in conflict with the law.
  Additionally, the Knights of Columbus have been active in offering 
scholarship opportunities to students in Catholic grade schools and 
high schools to assist these students in their pursuit of education. 
Their efforts have also extended to local Boy Scouts of America Troops 
in the way of sponsorship and financial contributions.
  I ask all Members of the United States House of Representatives to 
rise today and honor the Knights of Columbus, St. Cabrini Council #3472 
on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary and for all that they do for 
our community.

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