[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREYSTONE PARK ASSOCIATION GREYSTONE PARK, 
                                   NJ

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 1998

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 50th 
anniversary of the Greystone Park Association. Founded in 1948, the 
Greystone Park Association is an auxiliary to the Greystone Park 
Psychiatric Hospital. The association was formed to augment the 
services provided by the state and is dedicated to working for the 
welfare of the patients.
  The Greystone Park Association was founded through the efforts of 
Mrs. Eads Johnson of Morristown, New Jersey. The main focus of the 
organization was to interest the public in the needs of mental 
hospitals, particularly Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital and to 
interest people in volunteering for service either in the hospital 
proper or in the association.
  Since its establishment in 1948, the association has been dedicated 
to serving the needs of patients at Greystone Park Psychiatric 
Hospital. The Greystone Park Association is directly affiliated with 
the State Hospital. The association's membership is drawn from Morris, 
Passaic, Hudson and Bergen counties, which the hospital serves.
  Many people have benefited from the 50 years of tireless work of the 
members of the Greystone Park Association. The members continue to 
operate shops containing clothing, jewelry, antique treasures, etc. two 
days a week on a year round basis. Also, they hold an Annual Fall 
Festival, which is the most ambitious fund-raising project and reflects 
the combined efforts of the hospital, community and the Greystone Park 
Association.
  The Greystone Park Association provides admission packets, clothing, 
good grooming items, games and books to patients throughout the year, 
and each patient receives a personal gift during the Holiday season. 
The Greystone Park Association is committed to improving the quality of 
life of the patients at the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.
  Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating 
the Greystone Park Association for providing 50 years of important 
service to the community at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.

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