[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 134 (Thursday, September 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    JOHN CURRIE, A CONSUMMATE LEADER

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 1994

  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues a testimonial banquet that will be held in 
New Jersey tomorrow where John Currie will be honored amongst others.
  John Currie, who was born in North Carolina, has been a distinguished 
resident of Passaic County for many years. He is a proud graduate of 
the Paterson public school system. After graduating from Central High 
School, John attended Rutgers University where he pursued studies in 
business administration.
  John Currie is the only African-American county chairman of the New 
Jersey State Democratic Party. He is serving his fifth year as chairman 
of the Passaic County Democratic Party.
  He has been employed for 26 years at Hawthorne Chevrolet, where he is 
the Corvette manager. He also serves as director of the Rahway Motor 
Vehicle Agency in Rahway, NJ.
  John's commitment to his hometown of Paterson has been exemplified by 
his work for the Silk City. He has served as commissioner on the 
Paterson Board of Recreation and as an executive board member of the 
Savio Association of St. Gerard's Church. He has also served as 
president of Eastside/Central/Kennedy High Schools Alumni Association, 
commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, and is a past member of the 
Paterson Jaycees. He is an active member of the NAACP.
  John's efforts have not been limited to Paterson. He is an active 
member, contributor, advisor, and supporter of numerous civic 
organizations and committees. As founder of the Hawthorne Corvette 
Association, John was instrumental in raising over $50,000 for leukemia 
patients and the needy in Passaic County. He has received numerous 
awards and citations for his community involvement. John also serves as 
a member of the board of directors of the United Way of Passaic Valley.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will want to join me as I 
congratulate John on his accomplishments and extend best wishes to him, 
his wife, Iris LeDuc-Currie, and their three children, Devaughn, Deric, 
and Samuel. I would also like to congratulate John's fellow honorees, 
Carnie Bragg, Elain Harrington, and Venice Harvey.

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