[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
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   IN HONOR OF WILLIAM E. MARTIN, PRESIDENT OF UNITED WAY OF HUDSON 
         COUNTY, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 45 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor William E. Martin, 
who will be recognized by the United Way of Hudson County, New Jersey. 
On Wednesday, June 27, 2001, the City of Jersey City will honor Mr. 
Martin during a dedication ceremony to rename Vroom Court the William 
E. Martin Way. A luncheon in honor of Mr. Martin will follow the 
ceremony.
  William martin began his distinguished career with the United Way 
Foundation in 1956, serving as President of the United Way in Hudson 
County, New Jersey. During his tenure, Mr. Martin was instrumental in 
establishing over 30 Tri-State United Way agencies. As a result of his 
hard work and dedication, United Way now provides social services in 
over 700 communities throughout the Tri-State area, lending assistance 
to over 8 million people a year.
  Beyond his administrative duties, William Martin has also served as 
an ambassador for the United Way Foundation. In 1988, he was chosen by 
his peers to set up United Way services in Beijing, China and Hong 
Kong. In addition, he has assisted in the implementation of United Way 
services in Vietnam, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines.
  Youth outreach and community service initiatives have also been top 
priorities in William Martin's life. Prior to his tenure with United 
Way, he was Director of Human Services at Camp Crowder in Missouri and 
served as Athletic Director at the CYO Center in Jersey City, New 
Jersey for nine years.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring William Martin for 
his distinguished service on behalf of the United Way of America and 
the residents of New Jersey.

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