[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E687]
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 ELIZABETH PORTUGUESE LIONS CLUB TO DEDICATE ``LION TRIANGLE MONUMENT''

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Elizabeth, 
New Jersey Portuguese Lions Club and congratulate its members for all 
they have done for the community. For their tireless efforts, the 
``Lion Triangle Monument'' is being dedicated in their honor. The 
Monument will be unveiled on Saturday, April 25, at the corners of 
Elmora Avenue and West Grand Street in Elizabeth.
  Since its establishment in 1979, the Elizabeth Portuguese Lions Club 
has raised funds for its community-based projects, ranging from soup 
kitchens to the establishment of the Elizabeth Portuguese Leo Club, the 
youth branch of the club. Last year alone, the club raised over $15,000 
for community projects.
  It is only fitting that the Elizabeth Portuguese Lions Club's motto, 
``Our City; Our Nation; Our Neighborhood,'' will be printed on the 
tiled sides of the monument along with images of Elizabeth, hand-
printed by Fernando Silva. The project, a truly magnificent work of 
art, will not only serve as a symbol for the club's continued 
commitment to its community, but will also bring pride and beauty to 
the neighborhood.
  I would especially like to thank the president of the club, Helena 
Goncalves, her board, the members of the club, as well as the prominent 
elected officials--Freeholder Donald Goncalves, Councilman Manny Grova 
Jr., and Councilman Tony Monteiro--for all their contributions to the 
project. Special thanks and congratulations go out to Nelson Goncalves, 
past Governor of the Lion's District 16-E, who has just been appointed 
as New Jersey State Chairman for the Lions. These selfless individuals 
will be on hand, along with members of the Union County Board of Chosen 
Freeholders, to celebrate this gala event.

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