[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 18 (Thursday, February 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES THE NEW JERSEY CHINESE CULTURAL STUDIES 
                               FOUNDATION

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to rise today in recognition of the New 
Jersey Chinese Cultural Studies Foundation (NJCCSF) and its ongoing 
dedication to promoting awareness of Chinese culture. I applaud the 
achievements this organization has made in helping many of central New 
Jersey's students pursue the study of Chinese language, history, and 
culture.
  For the past two years, NJCCSF has been committed to promoting the 
study of Chinese culture by providing scholarships, awards, and 
financial aid to qualified New Jersey residents under the age of 25. 
Since its 1999 founding by the Overseas Hong Kong Association (U.S.A.), 
the NJCCSF has sponsored numerous non-profit and non-political events 
and activities geared toward fulfillment of its mission to preserve 
Chinese cultural heritage.
  Successfully promoting Chinese culture within such a large and 
widespread community requires the dedication and skill of talented 
volunteers and the generosity of committed donors. The NJCCSF has 
certainly demonstrated its steadfast commitment to the cause of 
promoting Chinese cultural education through its provision of funds to 
a great number of university students throughout the state.
  The NJCCSF has played an important role in helping to develop social, 
economic, and cultural ties among Hong Kong immigrants. It is often 
described as a ``home away from home'' for its members and their 
families. It established the NJCCSF with the for the purpose of more 
effectively promoting Chinese cultural awareness.
  Once again, I applaud the efforts of the New Jersey Chinese Cultural 
Studies Foundation and ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing its 
unwavering dedication to serving our community.

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