[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 59 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT GEORGE FESTIVAL

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
momentous occasion of the opening of the Great George Festival in the 
City of Paterson, in memory of the late Grace George.
  Grace was born in 1918. Her wealth of knowledge regarding the history 
of Paterson and dedication to promoting the historic district 
eventually led to a request from the Mayor that she leave her teaching 
job of 37 years at Eastside High School in August 1976. She then began 
directing and operating the Visitor's Center in the Historic District.
  At the Visitor's Center, Grace conducted walking tours of Paterson's 
Historic District for groups of all ages. She also conducted and led 
educational workshops, presented slide shows and lectures to classes 
and organizations, and developed teachers' guides for teaching 
Paterson's history.
  In 1994 Grace was presented with the Historic Preservation Committee 
Heritage Citizenship Award. She passed away in February of 1996. The 
legacy she leaves behind is one of pride and passion for the great 
historical past and the uniqueness of the City of Paterson.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the family and 
friends of Grace, and the City of Paterson in recognizing the many 
outstanding and invaluable contributions Grace George has made to the 
City of Paterson. It is fitting that we honor a true pioneer such as 
Grace on this occasion of the opening of the Great George Festival.

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