[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION: PROUD 
                  PARTICIPANT IN COMMUNITY ACTION WEEK

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a truly 
exceptional organization, the North Hudson Community Action Corporation 
[NHCAC]. On May 9, a celebration commemorating Community Action Week 
will officially open the NHCAC's one-stop Health Center located at 
their newly consolidated facility in West New York, NJ.
  National Community Action Week is dedicated to raising awareness 
about the important of community-based action, making this a fitting 
opportunity to recognize the contributions of the NHCAC. This respected 
institution has provided much needed assistance to the residents of 
Northern Hudson County, NJ, for over 30 years. Its mission of people 
helping people is exemplified in the more than 20 programs and 37,000 
clients served by NHCAC.
  The types of assistance offered by NHCAC are as diverse as the 
population it serves. NHCAC provides services in health care, 
nutrition, substance abuse treatment, emergency food and shelter 
shortages, social and home services, and early childhood development 
through Head Start. Specifically, programs benefiting North Hudson 
residents include the Women, Infants and Children [WIC] nutrition plan, 
Senior Treatment and Education Program [STWP], a food pantry, limited 
transitional housing, immigration and naturalization help, tenant and 
landlord relations, job placement, and home weatherization and 
maintenance. Everyone who has utilized NHCAC's services may attest to 
the compassionate nature of this outstanding group of individuals.
  The official opening of North Hudson Communication Action 
Corporation's Health Center at West New York is another step along the 
road to ensuring quality and affordable health services for the entire 
community. Staffed by medical professionals, the health center provides 
a broad range of health services including family care, gynecology and 
family planning, premarital examinations, dental screening, mental 
health, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and counseling and health 
education workshops.
  The men and women of the North Hudson Community Action Corporation 
give new meaning to the words community action. Under the direction of 
executive director Michael Leggiero, NHCAC has gained national 
recognition for dedicated and caring service to the community. I am 
proud to have this extraordinary organization working on behalf of the 
members of my district.

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