[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE JEFFERSON DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF FLUSHING ON THEIR 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of the Jefferson Democratic Club of Flushing, Inc. 
Representing Part A of the 26th Assembly District of New York, the 
Jefferson Democratic Club has fiercely and tirelessly advocated on 
every level for the interests of the Queens and greater New York City 
communities.
  Speaker Tip O'Neil once observed that ``all politics is local.'' 
Organizations like the Jefferson Democratic Club are local politics' 
driving force. Without the hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication of the 
men and women of political organizations like the Jefferson Democratic 
Club, the gears of our democracy would grind to a halt.
  Founded on June 14th, 1910 during the Republican Administration of 
William Howard Taft, the Jefferson Dems have been championing 
democratic values at the grassroots level for generations. Serving the 
areas of Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Douglaston, Floral Park, 
Flushing, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, North Shore Towers, and 
Whitestone, they are a staple of the community and an invaluable asset 
to the people they represent. In recent years, the Club has 
participated in annual gift drives benefiting hospitalized war 
veterans; toy and clothing drives to assist hospitalized and needy 
children and the children of troops currently serving overseas; and 
many other important community programs.
  I am proud to recognize such a prestigious organization and 
congratulate current District Leaders Joseph Bechtold and Ann-Margaret 
Carrozza; incoming District Leaders, Michael Sais and Carol Gresser; 
President, David Fisher; and all the members of the Jefferson 
Democratic Club of Flushing for their one hundred years of service to 
the people of Queens County, New York City, and New York State. I hope 
to see the good work continue for one hundred more. I ask that my 
colleagues in the House to join me and rise in recognition of the 
Jefferson Democratic Club of Flushing's centennial anniversary.

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