[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 60 (Friday, May 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. STARITA, RECIPIENT OF THE UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY 
            OF HUDSON COUNTY ``LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT'' AWARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nick Starita, 
who will receive the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) ``Lifetime 
Achievement'' Award on Saturday, May 5, 2001. Mr. Starita will receive 
his award at the 9th Annual Gala Dinner Dance, which is sponsored by 
the UCP of Hudson County, New Jersey. The Gala is an annual event that 
recognizes the contributions of distinguished individuals and their 
efforts to assist fellow community members with cerebral palsy.
  Mr. Starita's involvement with the UCP began in 1973, when he joined 
the UCP Board of Directors. In 1985, as a result of years of hard work 
and dedication, his peers on the UCP Board appointed him to the 
position of Executive Director. During his tenure as Executive 
Director, Mr. Starita has increased the number of UCP therapy 
facilities from one to three. Through his efforts, Mr. Starita has 
helped the UCP vastly increase the number of services and programs 
offered to children suffering from cerebral palsy.
  His zeal and devotion to improving the lives of those who suffer from 
disabilities has earned Mr. Starita strong praise from a number of 
organizations and associations including the United Way of Hudson 
County, the A. Harry Moore School, and the Latin American Kiwanis Club 
of West New York. These honors, along with being a recipient of the UCP 
``Lifetime Achievement'' Award speaks volumes about his strong 
character and dedication.
  Today I ask that my colleagues join with me in recognizing Nick 
Starita for his many contributions to the community of Hudson County 
and to the State of New Jersey.