Our recent Congressional Breakfast, held on May 24, was again well executed, although only 4 Representatives (John Hall CD 19, Carolyn McCarthy CD 4, Tim Bishop CD 1, and Michael Arcuri CD 24) and 4 Congressional Aides were able to attend; I personally attribute the change of dates (originally planned for April) for the low turnout,  as it was close to recess for the Memorial Day weekend, and many committee ends had to be finalized. My personal thanks go to Vice President Art Muoio, Director of Retirees Norm LeFrois, and all State Officers and Executive Board Members, for their tireless efforts that make our annual lobbying trip to Washington a success…                                                                        
The New York Delegation of CDLs , Branch Officers,  and activists were treated to a special event at our Rap Session on Wednesday evening, as President Emeritus Vincent R Sombrotto was honored with the plaster cast of his bust, which will
be bronzed, and displayed at the Vincent R. Sombrotto headquarters building in D.C.. it was a Special Event for a Very Special Man…The Rap Session also produced COLCPE Contributions of nearly $39,000.00, again showing why New York State is #1…

GEORGE T. MANGOLD, PRESIDENT, NYSALC