[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 53 (Monday, May 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CITY NEWS 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL AWARD

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 4, 1998

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, May 7, 1998, the City News 
Publishing Company of Plainfield, NJ will present the City News 100 
Most Influential. According to the parameters of the 100 Most 
Influential, the awards are presented for the purpose of ``honoring 
individuals for their tireless efforts in furthering the progress of 
black people in New Jersey and rebuilding New Jersey's urban 
communities.''
  Mr. Speaker, City News is the largest African American newspaper in 
New Jersey. It created the 100 Most Influential Award to honor and 
celebrate the efforts of people and corporations that have supported 
efforts to infuse economic, social, cultural, scientific, spiritual and 
political vitality into New Jersey's urban centers. Individuals are 
honored for their work in the following categories; civil rights; 
corporate community involvement; community development; community 
service; education; economic development; entertainment and sports; 
health, science and technology; media, arts and culture; minority 
business enterprise; politics, law and government; and religion. 
Nominations for the 100 Most Influential are received from former 
nominees and honorees, the corporate community and from the readers of 
City News. While honorees are notified of their awards, the names are 
kept confidential until the night of the award ceremonies.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to salute the City News Publishing 
Company for their ongoing service to the community, and, particularly 
for their recognition of outstanding citizens of our state for their 
contributions in many walks of life. With the support of numerous 
corporate sponsors, particularly event co-sponsors PSE&G and Dun & 
Broadstreet, City News is continuing its fine tradition of leadership. 
I anxiously await to hear the names of the winners, all of whom I am 
sure will be very well deserving of this great honor.

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