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Since 1988, Val has been a private practitioner with a general law practice. He has also

been associated with the law firms of

Cichanowicz and Callan; and Simpson and

Levitsky.

Val is a member of numerous associations,

including the Brooklyn Bar Association, the

Bar of the City of New York, the Metropolitan

Black Bar Association, and the New York

County Bar. He also serves on the boards of

directors of Bedford Stuyvesant Legal Services Corp. and the Community Alliance for

Youth Action. He is a member of Community

Board 9 and serves on the Judicial Screening

Committee for Kings and Richmond Counties.

Val also serves as chancellor to his church,

St. Georges Episcopal Church in Brooklyn,

and sits on the Committee for Canons for the

Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.

Married for the last 19 years to the former

Deborah Ellen Corbett, Van and his wife have

a son, Kairi William, a sophomore at Hampton

University, and a daughter, Nia Elena, who is

enrolled at Montessori Academy in Brooklyn.

The success achieved by Val Henry, he acknowledges, is due to his parents, Earl and

Esther Henry of Tampa, FL, his brother Delano C. Henry, and his sister Lydia Manrow. I

am pleased to introduce my colleagues to Val

Arturo Henry.

HONORING SCHOOL SETTLEMENT

ASSOCIATION

fHON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to mark the accomplishments of the School

Settlement Association and recognize two of

its most devoted friends.

First, let me say a few words about the

School Settlement Association. Serving the

Greenpoint and Williamsburg areas of Brooklyn, NY, since 1901, School Settlement has

developed a stellar reputation for providing innovative programming and services for thousands of area residents each year.

The organization’s long list of community

services include drug education, teen pregnancy counseling, vocational workshops, and

various sports tournaments. School Settlement

also provides remedial tutoring for local

schoolchildren, has a very effective drop out

prevention program, and distributes surplus

Government food to families in need.

But of course, good programs like these

don’t just happen by magic. They take lots of

time and effort by dozens of friends and contributors. On May 5th, the School Settlement

Association will take time to honor Capt. Albert

W. Girimonte and Paul J. Pullo.

Describing himself as a ‘‘Local Brooklyn boy

who did well,’’ Captain Girimonte currently

serves as a police captain of the 90th precinct

in Brooklyn. Before becoming a police officer,

Captain Girimonte served with the U.S. Air

Force from 1966 to 1969. Becoming one of

New York’s Finest in 1973, he worked his way

steadily up through the ranks, reaching the

rank of captain in 1987.

Captain Girimonte, and his wonderful wife

Barbara, are the proud parents of three children: Joseph, Albert, and Mary. Like their father, the two boys have chosen to devote their

lives to public service, while his beautiful

daughter Mary is getting ready to graduate the

fifth grade.

Also to be honored is Paul Pullo, another

outstanding member of the Greenpoint community, and devoted familyman. After graduating from St. John’s University in 1972, Mr.

Pullo worked at Dun & Bradstreet before moving on to start Apollo Petroleum and Metro Oil

in 1977 with his brother.

In 1975, he married Frances Cannizzaro

with whom he has had two wonderful children

Christina and Paul. Despite his busy schedule,

Mr. Pullo has always found time to assist and

improve his community. Metro Oil has received recognition from the U.S. Coast Guard

for its oil storage facility, and Mr. Pullo has

played an invaluable role in attracting business to the Greenpoint area.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to honor the good work of the School

Settlement Association as well as Captain

Girimonte and Mr. Pullo. Their outstanding

service others and undaunting dedication to

the community truly represent the best of

American values, and are an inspiration to us

all.

PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING

DEAN HARRAH

fHON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my colleagues:

Whereas, Dean Harrah, should be recognized for his invaluable contributions to the

game of baseball; and

Whereas, Dean Harrah, was a player for

Kent State University, the United Mine

Workers League, the Harrison County

League, and numerous local and semi-pro

teams; and

Whereas, Dean Harrah, has dedicated much

of his talent to coach both elementary and

high school students in which some of his

players continued on to play college and professional baseball; and,

Whereas, Dean Harrah, led many of his

teams to league championships, all-star

game championships, and to all appearances

at sectional, district, and regional tournaments; and

Whereas, Dean Harrah, has ensured that

local programs were established for both

girls and boys and help coordinate construction and renovation of many local fields; and

Whereas, the local communities are better

places for people of all ages because of the

work of Dean Harrah; and

Whereas, the residents of Belmont County

and the surrounding areas of Ohio, with a

real sense of pleasure, join me in commending Mr. Dean Harrah for his indispensable

contribution to the game of baseball.

TRIBUTE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE

ROSEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON

fTHEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

HON. DAVID E. BONIOR OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to

honor the Friends of the Roseville Public Library. This Saturday, the Friends are celebrating their 20th anniversary.

In 1975, Rosalie Perry and Carol Windorf,

along with a handful of supporters, founded

the group. Today, over 1,300 members provide services and support to the people of

Roseville and surrounding communities

through their public library.

In the past 20 years, the group has taken

tremendous pride in their library. Without the

Friends, many of the services provided would

simply be nonexistent. Computerized data

bases, videos, Books on Tape, projectors, and

compact discs are all available because of the

work of the Friends of the Roseville Library.

Currently, the group is in the process of raising funds to establish a computer center for

children. In 1995, the Roseville library continues to house a large selection of books, magazines, and other reading materials, and because of the Friends’ efforts, it is also preparing for the 21st century.

The people of Roseville are fortunate to

have the Friends working to improve their library and I am looking forward to celebrating

their 20th anniversary when I return to Michigan this weekend. I urge my colleagues to join

me in wishing the Friends of the Roseville

Public Library many more years of success.

IN HONOR OF FRANK PERRUCCI

AND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF

fTHE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF

BAYONNE

HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to congratulate the Concerned Citizens Organization of Bayonne on the recent celebration

of their 25th anniversary. The organization

was founded by Frank P. Perrucci, a concerned citizen who has dedicated most of his

life to serving his community.

The Concerned Citizens Organization was

founded in 1970 and the purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life for city

residents. Their motto, ‘‘We Care, Do You,’’

symbolizes their commitment to community

activism and civic involvement. The organization recognizes exceptional citizens by granting awards to those who have performed heroically.

Frank Perrucci, as the standard bearer of

the Concerned Citizens Organization, has

been the driving force of this community

group. He has contributed his time and effort

to many worthy causes including a voter registration drive, the ‘‘I Love Bayonne’’ project

and efforts to protect the rights of the elderly.

Regarding voter registration, Mr. Perrucci has

participated in various forums aimed at encouraging participation in our democratic system.

While contributing to the community, he has

also been a devoted husband, married to the

former Jean Baccarella for the past 44 years,

and an exceptional father to his four children.

Mr. Perrucci is the proud grandfather of seven.

His contributions to the community have

garnered him numerous awards, including the

Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen

Award. He has also received awards from the

national, State and Hudson County Catholic