[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
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HONORING CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER FOR 13 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HISPANIC 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 1996

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Continental 
newspaper on its 13th anniversary of dedicated service and commitment 
to the U.S. Hispanic community.
  Under the direct influence of its main advisors, Mario Ciria Jr. and 
Ofelia Dones, the paper has emerged as one of the Nation's leading 
information sources for the Hispanic community. Ms. Dones is the only 
female publisher of a weekly Hispanic newspaper in the New York-New 
Jersey metropolitan area. Together, Mario, Ofelia, and their gifted 
staff have worked to produce a highly enlightening and entertaining 
source of information for members of the Hispanic community on a weekly 
basis.
  Continental has established a strong and diverse base of support, and 
it serves a vast area that covers New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, 
Florida, and Pennsylvania. Continental's reporting efforts center 
around its main office in Union City, NJ. However, the paper is widely 
read in New York City and the paper's roots are a product of the city's 
interest.
  Continental prides itself on its fair and accurate coverage of events 
and issues of interest to its readers. The newspaper's editorial 
section has frequently taken a bold stand against the brutal 
dictatorship now enslaving the island of Cuba. Many of its journalists 
have uncovered horrifying stories of human rights violations by the 
Castro tyranny and thus have incorporated a strong stand against the 
Castro regime.
  Moreover, Continental has long been dedicated in its effort to convey 
essential information to members of the Hispanic community. It is 
because of this dedication and public service that I am proud to honor 
this very deserving news source.

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