[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E116-E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN HONOR OF COMMISSIONER JOSEPH MARINI OF UNION CITY WHO RECENTLY 
      RETIRED AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN UNION CITY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 18, 1995
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Joseph 
Marini, commissioner of public affairs in Union City, NJ. Commissioner 
Marini has not only served the people of Union City through his 
position in the local government, but has been actively involved in its 
educational system. After many successful years as an educator, 
Commissioner Marini retired from his current position as assistant 
superintendent of schools in Union City last month.
  Commissioner Marini began his distinguished career in education in 
1955, when he was hired as a math and science teacher in Union City. He 
served his students well in this capacity until 1966. From 1966 until 
1982, he was employed as principal of Roosevelt School. During these 
years, he initiated a bilingual education program even before the State 
mandated it. As principal of Emerson High School from 1984-85, 
Commissioner Marini was instrumental in helping the school achieve 
middle States accreditation.
  When it comes to making a difference in young peoples' lives, 
Commissioner Marini's dedication does not end with his work within the 
schools. He became involved in extracurricular activities, taking the 
time to get to know the students on a more personal basis. From 1961-
62, Commissioner Marini was the head coach of the Union Hill High 
School basketball team. From 1973-74, he was the director of the Union 
City Recreation Program. From 1975-79, he was the supervisor of the 
Union City After School Daycare Program.
  Commissioner Marini is a member of the Union City and the New Jersey 
education associations. He also sits on the Union City Public Library 
Board. In addition, as a member of the New Jersey Urban School 
Superintendent Committee, he is active in lobbying for full funding for 
education.
  Commissioner Marini grew up in Union City and raised his family 
there. He knows the needs of the youngsters in the city and has done an 
excellent job of serving those needs. I am sure the residents of Union 
City very much appreciate the contributions he has made to the city.
  Providing quality education to our students has been Commissioner 
Marini's goal throughout his career. He has dedicated himself to 
creating a brighter future for our city's youngsters. He realizes that 
investing in the young people of today means investing in our future. 
He knows that the more help these young people receive, the brighter 
the future of our country will be. Commissioner Joseph Marini is truly 
an outstanding citizen. I commend him for his many positive 
accomplishments. Please join me in thanking him for his work and in 
[[Page E117]] wishing him a very happy, healthy and prosperous 
retirement.


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