[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 78 (Thursday, May 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       TRIBUTE TO THE CIVIC LEAGUE OF GREATER NEW BRUNSWICK, INC.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 10, 1995
  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 13, 1995, at the Pines 
Manor in Edison, NJ, the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Inc., 
will hold its annual dinner. I rise today to pay tribute to this great 
institution, which has made such a significant difference in the lives 
of generations of people in Middlesex County.
  The Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, formerly the Urban League, 
was established in 1945 as a civil rights organization. A non-profit, 
tax-exempt organization, the League's mission is ``to enable African 
Americans and other minority group members to cultivate and exercise 
their full human potential on par with all other Americans. To 
accomplish this mission, the Civic League intervenes at all points in 
the social and economic structure where the interests of African 
Americans, other racial minorities and the poor are at stake.'' To 
accomplish this mission, the League provides community advocacy along 
with the provision of employment and housing referral services. The 
League also offers a comprehensive youth development program to help 
young people become academically successful, emotionally sound and 
productive contributors to their communities.
  The Civic League is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors, 
volunteers with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. This 
policy-making body has set a major agenda for the 1990's which includes 
more program activities in the health and youth development areas. The 
Project 2000 Program, supported by corporate volunteers, became one of 
the first initiatives developed as a result of an increased focus of 
the organization on early youth development activities. A Middle School 
Development Program was initiated recently, also with corporate 
support, to offer classroom support to the public school adolescent 
population. Since 1970, C. Roy Epps has served as the League's 
Executive Director. The 25th anniversary of Mr. Epps's leadership of 
the League was marked 2 months ago with a roast in his honor.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege as the Representative of 
the Sixth District of New Jersey to pay tribute to this great 
institution located in my district. The Civic League of Greater New 
Brunswick is a wonderful example of everything that is good about 
America--dedicated people working together, often under difficult 
circumstances, to build a better community and provide our people with 
a sense of purpose, direction and hope.


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