[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 40 (Monday, March 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
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IN HONOR OF THE UNION COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND THE 
             WINNERS OF THE 1999 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 15, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Union County 
Commission on the Status of Women and the winners of the 1999 Women of 
Excellence award. This organization was established in September, 1989, 
and has dedicated itself to ensuring that women in Union County are 
treated fairly in the workplace. They continue to provide information 
and support to women that affects not only my district, but the whole 
state of New Jersey.
  By providing this information to a number of governmental agencies, 
the Union County Commission on the Status of Women has played a central 
role in attaining and maintaining equality for women. They advise the 
Board of Chosen Freeholders in the policy and decisionmaking process of 
County government, recommend programs to promote the expansion of 
rights and opportunities available to women in Union County, and 
originate and implement comprehensive programs to meet the special 
needs, interests, and concerns of the women of Union County.
  To accomplish this necessary and important task, the organization has 
consistently sought out the best and the brightest people to help them 
achieve their goals. They have been so successful in this venture that 
this year, twelve women are singled out for their drive, motivation, 
and accomplishment in guaranteeing that the rights of the women of 
Union County are protected. And, as they were singled out by the 
Commission, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize these 
women once again for their work and dedication:
  Business--Nora Holley MacMillan of Summit
  Community Service--Nancy Terrezza of Union Township
  Education--Roberta T. Feehan of Elizabeth
  Government--Charlotte DeFilippo of Hillside
  Government--Senator Wynona M. Lipman of Newark
  Health Care--Hazel H. Garlic of Elizabeth
  Journalism/Public Relation--Adele Kenny of Fanwood
  Law--Judge Susan M. McMullan of Westfield
  Law Enforcement--Sergeant Nancy McKenzie of Rahway
  Volunteerism--Glenda Magloire of Union County
  Women's Advocacy--Mayor Geri Samuel of Scotch Plains
  Women's Advocacy--Nellie Suggs of Westfield.
  These women exemplify leadership and dedication to both Union County 
and the community at large. For these tremendous contributions to New 
Jersey and their incredible example as public servants, I am very happy 
to honor these individuals for their achievements. I salute and 
congratulate all of them on their extraordinary accomplishments.

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