Grand Opening of the Church of Scientology Buffalo

Mr. Mark Zamorski, Founder of Allentown Business Association

Thank you very much.

First, I feel I have to comment on something obvious to all who stand here. The Church of Scientology deserves to be hugely commended for its superb renovation and restoration of this former Catholic Historical Institute.

The parishioners and staff who put in more than fifty thousand hours to rebuild, beautify and adapt the building deserve the gratitude of their fellow Scientologists, the people of Allentown, and the people of this city.

Yet this Church has accomplished more than material improvement. We in the Business Association are working to preserve and restore the spirit of this neighborhood, perhaps as Scientology work to restore the spirit of the individual.

This Main Street was once a place of pride for Buffalo residents, thanks to work like yours, that spirit is once again coming to life in this district.

You have effectively rescued a corner which was well on its way towards total decay, and you spearheaded a new group, "Take Pride In Main Street," which is helping to breathe new life into Allentown.

To my way of thinking, there is nothing more important than instilling life, whether to a neighborhood or an individual.

And the building we open today is well suited for accomplishing both.

And if we are to judge others not on what is said but on what they do, then we are lucky to have you as our friends and neighbors.

So again, on behalf of the Businesses of Allentown and all we stand for, I thank you and I say welcome.