William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1986 / Különszám
Page 16, Special Centennial Issue, William Penn Life. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 700 'v Offered by Representatives DeMars, Sitz, Cagliardl, Maynard, Rocca, Ri Kosteva, Willis Bullard, Alley, Barns, Bármik, Perry Bullard, Dutko, Geer lings. Cnodtke, Hayes, Hoffman, Jacobetcl, Knight, Murphy, Muxloi., _______, Scott, Stallworth, Weeks and Joe Young, Jr. and Senators Shinkle, Ehlers. Fessler, DiNello, DeSana, Conroy. Kelly, Vaughn, McCollough, O'Brien, Faxon, Harmon Cropsev and Alan Cropsey A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION AND THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION BRANCH 18 HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN CLUB WHEREAS, It is with pride that we join in conuaemorating the 100th anniversary of the Williaa Penn Association and the eightieth anniversary of the William Penn Association Branch 18 Hunganian-AmeiJean Club. The William Penn Association was founded in 1886 by Hungarian-American coal miners in eastern Pennsylvania to provide insurance protection for wives and children of members who were disabled or killed in . ine accidents; and • William Penn Assooial WHEREAS, Since its establishnen more than $62,000,000 in benefits to membert ______ _______, the association is very active in social events. Many sports and social activities are held for adult and younger members. in addition, branches are active in many benevolent actions to help the sick, the aged, and those in need. Another important aspect of association membership Is its promotion of the Hungarian culture. The association has sponsored tours to Hungary, conducted Hungarian language classes, distributed Hungarian books, and promoted folk dances and folk art as ways to preserve the Hungarian culture and heritage; and WHEREAS, Today this excellent organization is 70,000 si states. In Michigan the William Penn Association Branch 18 Hungari. Club Is particularly impressive as it celebrates its eightieth birthday. In 1976 Branch 18's social club was formed and provides many activities for its meni>ers. These include a champagne ball, a Christmas party for children, and a grape festival. Moreover, the club sponsores two bowling leagues as well as soccer and baseball teams. The William Penn Association Branch 18 has cause for pride in all of its 5,000 members and in its success in serving their needs. All associated with the William Penn Association'and the William Penn Association Branch 18 have cause for great pride as they each celebrate their anniversaries; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (the Senate concurring). That the 100th anniversary of the William Penn Association and the eightieth anniversary of the William Penn Association Bran'll 18 Hungarian-American Club be highly commemorated; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Gay B. Banes, National President, and Stephen Danko, President of Branch 18, as a reflection of the high regard we have for the membership. the House of Representative the Senate, March 6, 1986 , March 5, 1986 Robert A. DeMars £ r State Representative __ : MICHAELA. GUIDO MAYOR CITY OF DEARBORN CITATION CITY COUNCIL ROBERT A. KNOOP PRESIDENT MAUREEN KEANE DORAN PRESIDENT PRO TEM GEORGE Z. HART SUSAN L. HUBBARD OUANE W. YINGER OR. VAN O. MERICAS GARY L. QUERFELD WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION 100TH ANNIVERSARY APRIL 27, 1986 WHEREAS, the William Penn Association was founded in February 1886 by a group of thirteen Hungarian coalminers in Pennsylvania, using the name "Verhovay Aid Association" to provide vital assistance to the many new Hungarian immigrants who were arriving in the United States to work in mines and in industrial centers; and, WHEREAS, the "Verhovay Aid Association" continued its good works and in 1955 merged with the Rákóczi Aid Association, a move which united the two largest Hungarian-American fraternal organizations into the William Penn Fraternal Association; and, WHEREAS, the William Penn Association is widely heralded for its goal of preserving and perpetuating Hungarian culture in the United States as well as presenting its members with social activities, cultural education and valued historical insights; and, WHEREAS, the Downriver community is home to many Hungarian-Americans and the William Penn Association is an asset to the community as it keeps the Hungarian culture alive through its numerous activities; now, THEREFORE, Mayor Michael A. Guido joins with the Dearborn City Council in commending and congratulating the William Penn Association on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary and in wishing it continued success in the many years to come. ^TYfJioA a r«■ ~ ^ ^uUwuL> JUtrljtgatt ONGRATULAT smtmn ON 100 sTA 'jtNI ITS fOUlitoim Boccabella, MayorDoraenic William O'Neil Council David Noel Donald L. Launiere, Council luncil’i Council
