[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF MARGUERITE S. BABER, ANNUAL HONOREE OF IRELAND'S 32

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marguerite S. 
Baber, one of three honorees at the annual dinner-dance hosted by 
Ireland's 32 on January 19, 2001. Ms. Baber will be honored for her 
accomplishments and for her continued dedication to improving the 
quality of life for the residents of Bayonne, New Jersey.
  Marguerite Baber's compassion and dedication to her community and to 
children are the cornerstone of the Simpson-Baber Foundation for the 
Autistic, which she founded. The Foundation is a non-profit charity 
that raises funds for the educational, recreational, and social needs 
of autistic children and other developmentally disabled children in the 
Bayonne community. The Foundation works closely with the Bayonne Public 
Schools to provide for the special education needs of public school 
students, and sponsors numerous social events for autistic children and 
their families.
  In addition, Ms. Baber is the former director of Financial Services 
at the Katherine Gibbs School in Montclaire; and she served as trustee 
and treasurer of the Bayonne Healthcare foundation, director of the 
Bayonne Chamber of Commerce, and director of the Bayonne Town Center. 
Currently, Ms. Baber is pursuing her Ph.D. in school business 
administration at Seton Hall University.
  Ms. Baber is also co-owner of Carousel Collections, a children's 
clothing store. She is married to Superior Court Judge Mark A. Baber, 
and is the mother of three chidlren: James (12), Stephen (10), and 
Marguerite (9).
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Marguerite S. 
Baber for her compassionate and committed service to the community of 
Bayonne, New Jersey.

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