Mr. Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to the "Deadline Gang" of West Springfield. MA. Although the name "Deadline Gang" may sound a bit ominous. especially in todays definition of the world gang. the "Deadline Gang" was far from a destructive unit. The members were mostly the sons and daughters of immigrants who came to this country around the turn of the century. They were virtually penniless and. like so many others. came seeking a better life. They were pioneers to the Memorial Avenue area of West Springfield. where they became Industrious and lawabiding citizens. The origins of the name "Deadline Gang" Is actually rather simple.
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