E 996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 11, 1995

consuming litigation to try to force expensive, revenue-consuming measures to resolve

a problem that didn’t seem to be one, the

federal government though better of it.

TRIBUTE TO THE CIVIC LEAGUE

OF GREATER NEW BRUNSWICK,

fINC.

HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday,

May 13, 1995, at the Pines Manor in Edison,

NJ, the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Inc., will hold its annual dinner. I rise

today to pay tribute to this great institution,

which has made such a significant difference

in the lives of generations of people in Middlesex County.

The Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, formerly the Urban League, was established in 1945 as a civil rights organization. A

non-profit, tax-exempt organization, the

League’s mission is ‘‘to enable African Americans and other minority group members to

cultivate and exercise their full human potential on par with all other Americans. To accomplish this mission, the Civic League intervenes

at all points in the social and economic structure where the interests of African Americans,

other racial minorities and the poor are at

stake.’’ To accomplish this mission, the

League provides community advocacy along

with the provision of employment and housing

referral services. The League also offers a

comprehensive youth development program to

help young people become academically successful, emotionally sound and productive

contributors to their communities.

The Civic League is governed by a 21-

member Board of Directors, volunteers with a

diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

This policy-making body has set a major

agenda for the 1990’s which includes more

program activities in the health and youth development areas. The Project 2000 Program,

supported by corporate volunteers, became

one of the first initiatives developed as a result

of an increased focus of the organization on

early youth development activities. A Middle

School Development Program was initiated recently, also with corporate support, to offer

classroom support to the public school adolescent population. Since 1970, C. Roy Epps has

served as the League’s Executive Director.

The 25th anniversary of Mr. Epps’s leadership

of the League was marked 2 months ago with

a roast in his honor.

Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege

as the Representative of the Sixth District of

New Jersey to pay tribute to this great institution located in my district. The Civic League of

Greater New Brunswick is a wonderful example of everything that is good about America—

dedicated people working together, often

under difficult circumstances, to build a better

community and provide our people with a

sense of purpose, direction and hope.

TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF

MONTCALM, MI

HON. DAVE CAMP OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great

pleasure that I rise today to recognize an outstanding township in the State of Michigan.

Montcalm Township is like many townships

throughout the United States, but it possesses

a unique character all its own. On May 20,

1995, the township of Montcalm, MI, will commemorate 150 years of history by celebrating

its sesquicentennial anniversary.

Nestled among serene lakes and the surrounding beautiful landscape of mid-Michigan,

the township of Montcalm is rich in historical

heritage and tradition. Montcalm Township

was established on March 19, 1845, and was

the pioneer township of what is now Montcalm

County. It grew to become an essential township in the region, due primarily to its vast

contributions to the rural and logging communities of Michigan.

As the industrial revolution swept the country, the citizens of Montcalm Township succeeded in holding on to much of the area’s

historical tradition. It maintains its rural connections to this day, while still managing to

prosper within the State economy.

The citizens of Montcalm Township are to

be commended for providing an impeccable

example of a growing community. While exceeding in economic excellence, Montcalm

Township also provides its residents with the

tight knit community feeling of a small town.

Mr. Speaker, Montcalm Township has a

colorful history and bright future. Its commitment to the community and its citizens embody the ideals that make this Nation great. I

know you will join me in congratulating the citizens of Montcalm Township on their 150th anniversary and wishing them well during their

sesquicentennial celebration. We hope

Montcalm Township will continue to provide

the same example of strong community spirit

for the next 150 years.

HONORING DR. MARIO SALVADORI,

DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR

fHON. GARY L. ACKERMAN OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I join today

with my constituents in the Fifth Congressional

District of New York City recognizing Dr. Mario

Salvadori.

For more than two decades, Dr. Salvadori

has distinguished himself with effective efforts

to help his students discover and understand

mathematics and science through the wonders

of architechure and engineering.

Mr. Speaker, in April 1975, Dr. Salvadori

boldly accepted the challenge issued by the

New York Academy of Science to ‘‘do something to improve mathematics and science

education’’ in the public schools of New York

City by volunteering to teach an innovative

course, ‘‘Why Buildings Stand Up.’’ to 30 disadvantaged seventh-grade students.

Throughout the years, Dr. Salvadori has

continued to teach and write books of children

and instructional manual for teachers. At the

same time, he has developed an exciting, innovative, and effective program of hands-on

activities base upon the familiar urban built environment. Eight years ago, he founded the

Salvadori Education Center on the Built Environment [SECBE] to expand the reach of his

innovative pedagogy and instructional materials. SECBE has now grown into a nationally

known influence for the improvement of

science and mathematics education.

In the 20 years since Dr. Salvadori began

this noble cause, more than 600 teachers

have incorporated the Salvadori methodology

into their classroom practice. More than

100,000 students in New York City alone have

benefited from their involvement in SECBE

programs, demonstrating significant improvement in their mathematics and science studies, and increased motivation to remain in

school.

In addition to the effective impact Dr.

Salvadori has made upon our educational system, he has emerged as a major force in the

field of architecture and engineer. As a partner

and chairman of the board of Weidlinger Associates, Consulting Engineers, he has had a

role in developing and constructing buildings

all over the world. He was served on the staffs

of Columbia, Princeton and the University of

Rome. His publications in the fields of applied

mathematics and architecture have been distributed world wide in over a dozen languages.

Dr. Salvadori’s colleagues have long recognized his brilliance, and he has received numerous medals and awards in architecture

and engineering.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the

House of Representatives to join with me this

day in recognizing Dr. Mario Salvadori, a dedicated educator, a leading architect, and a person who unselfishly gives of his many talents.

CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF

COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE

fAVON CLUB

HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to

have this opportunity to join with my constituents in saluting the members of the Avon Club

who are celebrating over 50 years of community service.

The Avon Club was formed in 1944 as a social and community organization with membership open to women age 18 or over who live

and work in the municipalities comprising the

Avonworth School District. This area includes

Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth,

Kilbuck and Ohio Township. It is an honor to

represent these communities in the U.S.

House as the Representative for the Fourteenth Congressional District and I want to

speak to the Members of the House about the

outstanding nature of the community service

provided by the Avon Club.

The Avon Club was originally started in

1944 by women whose husbands were serving in World War II. Avon Club members aided

the war effort by rolling bandages, knitting

sweaters and corresponding with servicemen.

When the war ended, Avon Club members

refocused their activities on a broader array of