[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 26 (Thursday, March 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CESARINA EARL

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce you to a 
remarkable individual, Ms. Cesarina Earl. On Saturday, March 14, 
Cesarina will be honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts 
of America. This award is presented to women who have provided a 
positive role model for young women.
  I am proud to say that Cesarina was born and bred in the Eighth 
Congressional District of New Jersey. A graduate of Eastside High 
School in Paterson, New Jersey, she went on to graduate from Seton Hall 
University with a BA in History in August of 1965. Eager to pursue a 
career as a school librarian, Cesarina returned to school to earn her 
New Jersey State library science credentials, attending both Caldwell 
College and Rutgers University.
  Cesarina has put her certification as a New Jersey Librarian/
Education Media Specialist and a New Jersey Professional Librarian to 
excellent use. Possessing a keen interest in our United States, she has 
served as a school librarian from New York to California. Returning to 
Peterson, she was employed for twelve years in the Paterson Free Public 
Library System. From there, she moved on to serve as a school 
librarian/media specialist at North Arlington High School. Most 
recently, she has been hired by the Little Ferry Board of Education to 
work with children grades K-8.
  In addition to her impressive professional career, Cesarina has been 
extremely active in the Italian-American community in the Greater New 
York Area. Accolades are nothing new to Cesarina. She has been honored 
by many Italian-American groups for her active role in that dynamic 
community. The proud mother of two grown children, she publishes a 
weekly newspaper, The Italian Voice, with her son Douglas. In addition 
to an impressive array of speaking engagements, she also travels 
extensively, speaking fluent Spanish and Italian.
  Needless to say, Cesarina continues to enjoy her involvement with the 
Girl Scouts of America. Her leadership and dedication to this important 
young womens' association led to the receipt of this prestigious award.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that you join me, our colleagues, Cesarina's 
family and friends, and the Girl Scouts of America as they honor her as 
a Distinguished Woman in the Girl Scout World of People.




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