[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF BELLEVILLE

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 1996

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a very 
special group of Americans from the Eighth Congressional District of 
New Jersey. Sally Hood, Lyda Panko, John Piecuch, Carol Smith, Angelo 
Veneziano, and Louise Cordasco, all founding trustees of the Concerned 
Citizens of Belleville, have embodied the definition of public service.
  The individuals who make up the Concerned Citizens of Belleville have 
maintained a successful civic organization truly dedicated to the 
service and the betterment of the greater Belleville community. And, as 
they celebrate their 10th anniversary, I am proud and honored to offer 
my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
  These citizens have given generously of their time, energy, and 
resources in order to foster goodwill and benevolence throughout their 
community. The Concerned Citizens of Belleville reminds all of us that 
a community is most profoundly changed not by huge, impersonal 
institutions, but by people determined to make a positive difference.
  The Concerned Citizens of Belleville's 10 years of enduring 
dedication to their neighbors and friends has brought a sense of great 
pride and accomplishment to the community. Congratulations for a job 
well done.

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