[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 103 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
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                         FRED WILSON IS HONORED

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on July 16, 1996, Fred Wilson, Jr., a 
former civil rights advocate and alderman for the city of New Haven, 
will be honored with a testimonial dinner. It is my great pleasure to 
rise today to salute Fred Wilson, Jr.
  Fred moved to New Haven from Greenville, NC, in 1950. Upon his 
arrival, he became involved in the local civil rights movement, leading 
marches, and fighting to improve the quality of life of New Haven 
African-Americans. This concern for the African-American community in 
New Haven led to his involvement in local politics.
  His political career began in 1969 when he was elected to the New 
Haven Board of Aldermen representing Newhallville's 20th ward. He 
served for three 2-year terms, in many legislative leadership committee 
positions and was the board of aldermen's first president pro tempore. 
He was later elected to serve as a representative of the State 
democratic party to the State Central Committee where he served for 8 
years. Finally, he served on the New Haven Democratic Town Committee as 
cochairman of the 19th ward for 6 years. He was elected vice chairman 
of the Democratic Committee and served under Town Chairman Arthur T. 
Barbieri.
  In conjunction with his political service, Fred has been deeply 
committed to the people of New Haven. He helped create the Newhallville 
Neighborhood Corporation which organized afterschool programs for area 
children. This is only one example of the way Fred has engaged himself 
in the process of improving the quality of life for New Haven and 
Newhallville residents. He has always focused on how redevelopment and 
city improvement projects would work for the residents.
  I am very pleased to join Fred's friends, former colleagues, and 
family as they honor his lifetime of service to the city and people of 
New Haven.

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