[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S5094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
Young Women's Christian Association of Trenton, New Jersey, and their 
Tenth Annual ``Celebration of Women'' luncheon which will honor and 
recognize six award recipients for their outstanding contributions to 
the community.
  The YWCA of Trenton was established in 1904 with its primary mission 
to provide a residence and recreational activities for women in the 
work force during the industrial revolution. Since this beginning, the 
Board of Directors and staff have developed the YWCA into community 
based organization committed to the empowerment of women and girls and 
to erase racism through diverse activities and programs. The YWCA 
provides leadership training, public advocacy, education, support 
services, health promotions and recreation within the city of Trenton 
and the surrounding communities.
  The awards given have become a distinguished tradition in the New 
Jersey capital region since they were first introduced years ago as the 
Tribute to Women in Industry, or TWIN, awards. The recipients of this 
year's award embody the mission of the YWCA.
  Eileen Thorton will receive the Woman of Achievement Award given to a 
woman who has achieved distinction in her field while using her power 
to encourage opportunity. J. Dolores Baker is this year's recipient of 
the Woman of Inspiration Award presented to a woman who has overcome 
insurmountable odds. Molly Merlino will receive the Meta Griffith 
Community Service Award, named after the prominent civic leader. This 
award is given to a woman who has effectively recognized and addressed 
community needs through exemplary volunteer service. Gwendolyn I. Long 
will be the recipient of the Ethel Downing Johnson Memorial Award, 
named in honor of a YWCA board member who died in 1992. The woman who 
receives this award has demonstrated an earnest and sincere commitment 
to mission and purpose of the YWCA. Cotempo Press is the recipient of 
the Organizational Commitment Award, presented to an organization or 
corporation which has provided innovative corporate policies and 
company attitudes enabling women to excel in the workplace. The Artist 
of the Year award will be given to Carl McClease whose piece, titled 
``Trio Sublime,'' will become a permanent exhibit at the YWCA.
  Each of these individuals have distinguished themselves this year in 
their chosen fields. They have made the city of Trenton and the State 
of New Jersey. I am pleased to recognize the YWCA of Trenton and the 
six award recipients for their continuing commitment to the people of 
New Jersey.

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