[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 102 (Thursday, July 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1451]
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 IN HONOR OF BILL COBANE: AN EXEMPLARY INDIVIDUAL; A DEDICATED PUBLIC 
                                SERVANT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to William 
Cobane, a special gentleman who has distinguished himself through his 
outstanding dedication to my district. He served as an intern in my 
office, and excelled to become a congressional staff member who served 
my constituents earnestly and without desire of reward. In recognition 
of his dedicated service, I would like to honor Mr. Cobane for his 
exceptional voluntary service and efforts on behalf of the Sixth Annual 
Project Children Luncheon on July 21, 1997 at O'Donoghue's Pub in 
Hoboken, NJ.
  Tradition and excellence are key words describing this truly 
dedicated citizen. Mr. Cobane has worked extensively on the Project 
Children benefit--an organization committed to promoting peace in 
Northern Ireland. This organization annually brings children from 
Northern Ireland to spend part of their summer in America with host 
families. Driven by his Irish roots, Bill Cobane works to make sure 
these children have the wonderful opportunity to experience and enjoy 
this time in America, and away from the violence in their homeland.
  His hard work and commitment to the event has benefited the lives of 
many young children from Northern Ireland. He has dedicated much of his 
time and efforts toward the success of this special event.
  Mr. Cobane's work and dedication are an example of his loyal and 
committed service to others. His volunteerism demonstrates his 
dedication to his community and his stature as a model citizen. His 
service to my district will always stand as a shining example for 
others. I am proud to have such a caring individual work on the Project 
Children Luncheon.

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