[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 138 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                IN HONOR OF THE 1995 CARNAVAL ELIZABETH

                                 ______


                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 1995
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the participants of the Carnaval Elizabeth. This 3-day 
event celebrates Hispanic achievement in America and the diversity of 
the Hispanic culture. The Carnaval will be held from September 2d to 
the 4th, 1995, in the city of Elizabeth in New Jersey.
  The Carnaval is sponsored by the Elizabeth Latin Chamber of Commerce 
and Melly Mell Productions. The Elizabeth Latin Chamber of Commerce 
prides itself on assisting and defending Hispanic businesses. It is an 
organization that engenders friendship and fraternity among city and 
State organizations. Both organizations are dedicated to helping the 
Hispanic community. Together they are producing a Carnaval that will 
celebrate the hard work and traditions of the Hispanic people.
  The Carnaval Elizabeth will be celebrated for 3 days over a quarter 
of a mile stretch in the heart of Elizabeth's Hispanic business 
district. There will be live entertainment, dancing, folklore and 
amusement rides for the children. Many Hispanic entertainers such as 
Ramon Ortiz, Frankie Ruiz, Jose Alberto and many others will share 
their musical talents. The Carnaval will have booths featuring 
traditional foods, products, arts and crafts.
  The Hispanic culture is rich and diverse. The Carnaval is an 
opportunity for people from different Hispanic countries to gather 
together and celebrate their culture. Awareness is very important in 
the Hispanic community--the Carnaval introduces people to many new 
customs and traditions. The Carnaval also celebrates the many vital 
contributions that the Hispanic Community has given to the city of 
Elizabeth.
  I am confident my colleagues will join me in honoring and celebrating 
the Carnaval Elizabeth. In its 14th year, the Carnaval Elizabeth will 
celebrate the uniqueness of the Hispanic culture. The gathering will 
integrate the many Hispanic traditions and create an atmosphere of 
festivity and cultural recognition.


                          ____________________