Albert, A Job Well Done!!
"Some dream and wish, you imagined and built"

I remember it well - The year was 1979
You made this bold statement - And your eyes had a shine
I'm building a nursing home - And it will be in Northeast
Maybe it'll be at St. Anthony - Up there I know the priest!!

I need a hard working nun - But I think I've got a good name
Sister Ruth lives in St. Paul - She's really hard working and knows the game
You met with Sister Ruth - And immediately saw eye to eye
Now you needed a money man - And Mike Shasky was your guy!!

You pulled in Glodek and Hannah - Two friends always at your side
They've never told you "NO" - Always helping you with pride
Probably your biggest talent - Is knowing who is good at what
Which person knows which person - And your rolodex holds a lot!!

Well Catholic Eldercare became reality - You were smart and grew it slow
With a strong financial base - Getting direction from many a pro
You started building your board - For you wanted it to be run right
Bringing in Chuck Sullivan - Your board members were pretty bright!!

You added Carolyn Olson - And your brother Tony joined the group
You sat at the head of the table - Directing your talented troupe
There were times you struggled - But the funds always seemed to appear
Just in time when needed - You kept your faith, year after year!!

Sister Ruth had to slow down a bit - A spring chicken she was not
But she's still around to help - Her friend Albert, with all she's got
You were smart about transition - Knowing when and whom to call
You brought in Mary Broderick - Who was ready to give her all!!

You got Joe Strauss involved - As well as John, Dick and Lou
That's Derus, Miller and DeMars - You five have always had a global view
Old friends kept reappearing - Alice Rainville and Walt Dziedzic to name just two
And the Rainville Family trust - Will help accomplish what there is yet to do!!

Albert, you saw a need - And didn't hesitate to answer the call
You founding members should be proud - But metaphorically, it's time to pass the ball
You've even done that well - With thought, preparation and foresight
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you - For fighting the good, good fight!!

Written by Erv Dauphin for his friend Abert
at the Founders Dinner at Catholic Eldercare on November 18th, 2004.
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