[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE ADDISON MCLEON

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
former State Assemblyman Addison McLeon for his innumerable 
contributions and many years of honorable service to the community. 
Assemblyman McLeon has been an icon of African American politics in 
Jersey City, Hudson County and the State of New Jersey for many years.
  Addison McLeon's career exemplifies his selfless dedication to the 
community. Addison McLeon was Hudson County's first African American to 
serve in the State Assembly (1966-1970). He has served as a member of 
the Jersey City Board of Education, the Director of Housing for the 
Essex County Urban League, a member of the Jersey City Branch of the 
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and 
on the Jersey City Housing Authority. He is also a founder of the Civic 
Awareness Council, a citizen's action organization.
  It is an honor to have such an exceptional gentleman working on 
behalf of the residents of my home state of New Jersey. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing the outstanding work of Addison 
McLeon who exemplifies community service at its best.

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