[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E601]
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  IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINORITY STUDENT PROGRAM AT 
                      RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW-NEWARK

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 1998

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the Minority Student Program at Rutgers School of Law-
Newark for its 30th Anniversary. In celebration, Roger I. Abrams, dean 
of the law school, and the Minority Student Program sponsored the 
Annual Spring Banquet at the Hilton Gateway in Newark, New Jersey on 
Saturday, April 18, 1998.
  The School of Law-Newark at Rutgers is committed to the diversity of 
its law school community and to the diversity of the legal profession. 
Since its establishment in 1968, MSP has pursued a policy of equal 
opportunity for those who have been historically underrepresented in 
law schools and in the legal profession. Over 1000 students of color 
and students from disadvantaged backgrounds have graduated from the law 
school.
  The law school historically has attracted students who want to make a 
difference in the world in which they live. These students represent 
every ethnic group and nationality. Graduates now make important social 
and political contributions to their community as judges, presidential 
appointees, law professors, and prominent members of the bar.
  It is a honor and a pleasure to be part of this celebration and to 
recognize the dedication and commitment of the Minority Student Program 
at Rutgers School of Law-Newark. I am certain that my colleagues will 
join me in paying tribute to this remarkable program.

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