[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 155 (Friday, November 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE WEST HOBOKEN SOCIAL & ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF UNION 
               CITY, NEW JERSEY, ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the West Hoboken 
Social & Athletic Association of Union City, New Jersey, for its hard 
work and dedicated service to the community for the past fifty years.
  Organized after World War II to reunite friends and foster continued 
camaraderie, the WHSA championed public and private causes in an effort 
to follow its motto, ``service to the community.''
  During the early years, the association sponsored several sports 
teams to encourage youth involvement in athletics. Today, it continues 
that tradition by offering youth athletic programs and positive adult 
role models as coaches. The WHSA was instrumental in providing the 
necessary financial aid and guidance to one young athlete who competed 
in the World Special Olympics.
  The WHSA has developed programs to help the members of their 
communities by providing a summer camp program for underprivileged 
children, awarding savings bonds to school children for higher 
education with the ``Edward Trevelese History Award,'' and organizing 
companionship and entertainment for the elderly through the ``Walter 
Scarpetta Nursing Home Volunteers'' program. The WHSA continues to work 
with other organizations and charities such as the American Red Cross, 
Salvation Army, and United Cerebral Palsy, providing expertise, 
leadership, and support.
  For its service to the residents of the West Hoboken community in the 
State of New Jersey, and its long tradition of active leadership, I ask 
that my colleagues join me in honoring the West Hoboken Social & 
Athletic Association and all of its members as it celebrates its 50th 
anniversary.

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