[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 65 (Friday, May 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E767]
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                      IN HONOR OF RUBEN PABON, JR.

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 1996

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ruben 
Pabon, Jr., for his distinguished and dedicated service to the 
community. Mr. Pabon will be honored today by the Cabinet of Lions 
District 16-E, the Newark Borinquen Lions Club, the Newark Pan American 
Lions Club, and the Elizabeth Cubanos Lions Club, the Newark Portuguese 
Lions Club. The gala dinner dance being held in Newark, NJ, will pay 
tribute to this unique individual.
  Today's commemoration recognizes the numerous contributions Mr. Pabon 
has made to the community. Born in New York City, Mr. Pabon served as a 
sergeant in the Armed Forces during the Korean war. He was stationed in 
Germany where he served his country with courage and distinction. After 
his career in the Armed Forces, he pursued a career that placed him in 
contact with the community.
  Mr. Pabon's community involvement began in 1981, when he joined the 
Newark Boriquen Lions Club. The club serves the large Hispanic 
community of the city of Newark. While a member of the club, Mr. Pabon 
began to get involved with various community issues, including his 
advocacy for the Association for Retarded Citizens, Bergen-Passaic 
County unit. He also serves on a Bergen County task force working to 
establish a multicultural center for Hispanic senior citizens.
  Mr. Pabon serves as a fourth degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus, Chapter 1345 of Dumont-Bergenfield and as a treasurer of the 
Spanish-American Cultural Association. He has been honored on special 
occasions for his wonderful work with the Lion's Club. Among his many 
awards are: the Governor's Award; the International Presidents Award; 
and the Ramiro Collazo Award.
  Ruben Pabon, Jr., has distinguished himself with his contributions to 
the elderly and disabled citizens of New Jersey. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in honoring this outstanding individual.

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