William Penn Life, 1975 (10. évfolyam, 2-4. szám)

1975-07-01 / 3. szám

unanimously appointed Dr. Gregory M. Lang as Medical Director of the William Penn Association.

13. Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted that I.R.A. deposits be credited with 7% interest for the year 1975. The Board will again make a determination of interest to be credited in 1976.

14. The Board ratified the action of the Executive Committee in authorizing Vice President John P. Balia to accompany the National President to Los Angeles, California, to attend the banquet of Branch 525 and presentation of Illustrious Citation to Mr. Eugene Fintor.

15. Moved, seconded, and the Board ratified the actions taken by the Executive Committee and the Minutes of the Executive Committee dated June 3, 4 & 5, 1975 in its entirety as amended, was also accepted.

16. Field Assistant to the National President Gus G. Nagy made a preliminary report to the Board of Directors pertaining to the Bowling Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. Fie expressed his sincere thanks to Director Wukovits, Bowling Tournament Administrator, as well as the Local Committee who did an outstanding job in making the Tournament a huge success. The Board acknowledged the report of Mr. Nagy and also expressed its sincere thanks to everyone involved in this event.

Moved, seconded, and the Board adopted to forward a resolution by the William Penn Association to the Marriott Corporation expressing our sincere thanks for the fine cooperation and efficient service they rendered to our guests in Chicago.

17. At 9:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 17, 1975, the entire Board of Directors, National Officers, and most of the Home Office Employees, attended a memorial service for Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director, whose ashes were being permanently enshrined in the Mausoleum of Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to the William Penn members, many from the Pittsburgh Hungarian Community were present. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Sándor Mészáros, Pastor, Hungarian Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. On behalf of the Association, the following Eulogy was given by Mr. Elmer Charles, National President:

Madame Gomory and Friends in Christ:

We have gathered here today to memorialize Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, and place to final rest his ashes. He was a devoted husband, healer of many Hungarian brethren, a true Hungarian, one who

was dedicated to the William Penn Association. As a medical doctor, he served our Association, his people, his adopted country, during his entire life with devotion far and beyond the normal call of duty. Therefore, it is worthy in his memory

Gregory M. Lang, M.D. Medical Director William Penn Association

The Officers and Directors of William Penn Association are pleased to introduce our newly appointed Medical Director, Gregory M. Lang, M.D. Dr. Lang’s appointment became effective July 1, 1975 and it is our sincere hope that he will serve the members of this Association as Medical Director for many years to come.

We are proud of Dr. Lang because he comes from a truly dedicated William Penn Association family.

His grandfather Setphen Lang, Sr. served this Association as an officer of Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pa. for over 50 years and was a National Director from 1939 to 1963.

His Father Stephen Lang, Jr, has also served at the Branch in various offices and since 1963 has served with distinction as a member of the Board of Directors.

Dr. Lang has been a member sin ce birth. He was bom in Bethlehem, Pa., graduated from Allentown College in 1969 magna cum laude and from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine in 1973. He interned at Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York. Currently is in Residency at Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He is married to the former Cynthia Anna Hawk and they have one son Jason Eric.

Dr. Lang holds membership in the following:

Delta Sigma Chi, National Scholastic Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society. American Association of Clinical Hypnosis, Junius Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Internship and Residency Committee of the Health center Hospitals, University of Pittsburgh.

Welcome into the Official William Penn Family Dr. Lang.

that we compare him to the Blessed Doctor by using the words Of Matthew: “When he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity and he healed their

sick.”

Dr. Gomory was inspired by the dictates of a noble heart, he accomplished many great and far reaching deeds. To those of us who are here today, and to many others, his memory will live forever in our hearts and we happily accept the truth of what Jesus Christ said: “Verily, verily I say unto thee, those who believe in me will do those deeds which I do, and even greater ones, tor I am going to the Father."

Samuel C. Gomory, M.D., doctor and professor,'was born in Garany, Hungary, September 17, 1893. He received his medical doctorate at the University of Budapest in 1919. He arrived in the United States of America in 1923 where he opened offices in Hazelwood and McKeesport, Pa. In 1969 he was honored on the 50th anniversary of his becoming a medical doctor. He was an Illustrious Member of the William Penn Association, the Association which he served as Medical Director for 40 years. He was a member of the American Medical Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society. Also a member of the University Club, Pittsburgh, Pa., Hungarian Professional Society, Pittsburgh, Pa., Ancient Order Scottish Rite and Syria Temple.

He was founding member of the Hungarian Room Committee, University of Pittsburgh, and shortly before his death he founded the Sumir-Hungarian Society.

He was blessed with a devoted wife, now his widow, Mrs. Samuel C. Gomory, nee Sophia Lazarovits. All of Hungarian descent in Allegheny County can be thankful to Dr. Gomory, because through his ardent devotion to the Hungarian Room Committee he constantly kept the Magyar name before the public. Dr. Gomory did not expect and rarely received recognition and honor for all of his efforts in promoting the Hungarian Room activities, but he didn’t do this to be recognized, he did it because he had a great love for his Magyar heritage, and now, as we stand before his earthly remains, we say: "Thank you, Dr. Gomory, for all you did for our people.”

We can best characterize him by saying he was most faithful, faithful to his beloved spouse, faithful to his profession, faithful to his Association, and faithful to his country.

May his memory be forever blessed, and we join with Matthew (25:21) and say: “Well done, good and faithful servant.

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