[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 50 (Monday, May 2, 1994)]
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  TRIBUTE TO HONOREES OF FIRST OCCUPATIONAL CENTER OF NEW JERSEY 40TH 
                           ANNIVERSARY AWARD

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to call attention 
to four outstanding New Jerseyans, who are being honored by the First 
Occupational Center of New Jersey. Ace Alagna, Allen J. Kasden, James 
Lukaszewicz, and William J. Marino have all been exceptional citizens 
who have made significant contributions to their community.
  The First Occupational Center of New Jersey is dedicated to helping 
individuals and their families who are challenged by disabilities or 
social economic conditions. The center assists these people by 
providing them with training to help them reach their full vocational 
potential. These people then go on to become productive members of 
their communities.
  Ace Alagna has been chosen as a recipient of the 40th Anniversary 
Award for his outstanding commitment to helping his fellow humans. He 
has been instrumental in raising money for children in Italy who were 
victims of earthquakes, as well as bringing much-needed medical 
assistance to the Polish people. He has been recognized many times for 
his dedication and commitment to improving the lives of others.
  James Lukaszewicz, as plant manager of Anheuser-Busch's Newark, NJ, 
brewery, has been responsible for overseeing the jobs of thousands of 
workers. As a soldier in Vietnam, he served in a leadership role for 
his country, and now as a business leader he is bringing jobs to his 
community. He is being recognized for these vital contributions to his 
country.
  Allen J. Kasden is president of Crow Construction Co., and has over 
20 years of experience in the construction business. His leadership 
role in the construction field has given him extensive experience and 
he has proven himself as exceptional, as well as dedicated to helping 
others in the construction business.
  William J. Marino is currently serving as president and CEO of Blue 
Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, the State's largest health 
insurer. He has accrued 25 years of experience in the health as well as 
the employee benefits field. He has also shown a serious dedication in 
his tireless work for the United Way, the New Jersey Network 
Foundation, and St. Peter's College. Futhermore, he has also been 
instrumental as a member of the board of several health and insurance 
related institutions, such as the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 
the New York Business Group on Health, and the New York State HMO 
Conference and hospital boards.
  I am proud to represent such outstanding citizens who have 
contributed so much to helping their fellow humans. I commend them for 
their work and congratulate them on receiving this prestigious 
award.

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