[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E753]
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  IN HONOR OF LA TRIBUNA NEWSPAPER: CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED 
               SERVICE TO NEW JERSEY'S HISPANIC COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly special 
occasion, the 35th anniversary of La Tribuna newspaper. This momentous 
event in my State's journalism community will be recognized at a gala 
banquet to be held Friday, April 25, 1997, at the Fiesta Restaurant in 
Wood-Ridge, NJ.
  In 1962, large numbers of Hispanic immigrants began relocating to New 
Jersey. At that time, few newspapers were being published in their 
native language. La Tribuna was one of the first news sources committed 
to keeping the Spanish-speaking community in touch with its government 
and the rest of the world.
  For 35 years, La Tribuna has shone light on daily events affecting 
the Hispanic community. Part of the foundation of the U.S. Constitution 
is freedom of the press. La Tribuna brings this ideal to life for the 
Hispanic community on a weekly basis through the paper's commitment to 
truth and fairness. Whenever and wherever news happens, La Tribuna is 
at the forefront of articulating events in a concise, no-nonsense 
manner.
  Under the direction of publisher and editor Ruth Molenaar, La Tribuna 
has grown to be a well-respected member of New Jersey's news community. 
The people of my district, and New Jersey are fortunate to have Ms. 
Molenaar and her staff, including Lionel Rodriguez, providing fair and 
accurate news coverage. They have been a reliable voice for the 
Hispanic community for almost two generations.
  It is an honor to have La Tribuna operating in my district. Its 
efforts have helped our Nation's Hispanic community to blossom and 
flourish. I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding this 
remarkable organization for all it has done for the Hispanic community.

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