[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1846]
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    IN HONOR OF THE LINDEN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION ON ITS 60TH YEAR 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Linden 
Industrial Association, an association that has represented the city of 
Linden's manufacturing industry with diligence and professionalism, on 
its 60th anniversary. The association will celebrate its anniversary on 
September 27 at a special event entitled ``Linden--2000 and Beyond.''
  The organization was formed in 1935 to assist the city in formulating 
its budget each year. As time passed the organization evolved--now its 
main purpose is to create a strong business climate for its members. 
The association also works to inform its members about environmental 
and safety regulations. The association promotes sound business 
practices and corporate responsibility.
  Sixty-five corporations are members of the association, such giants 
ranging in size from Merck & Co., General Motors and Exxon Chemical and 
including smaller companies as well. New and old businesses receive 
excellent guidance from the association that leads to long and 
prosperous business relationships. The association aims to keep 
communication open between industry, business, and government. The 
association has often been compared to a chamber of commerce. Their 
purpose is to help the businesses and to provide as much support and 
information as possible.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the Linden Industrial 
Association on its 60th year anniversary. The association is truly a 
remarkable organization that strives to provide better service to its 
members.

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