[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
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IN HONOR OF PATRICIA DONNELLY, RECIPIENT OF UNITED WAY'S CONGRESSWOMAN 
                     MARY T. NORTON MEMORIAL AWARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia Donnelly 
for winning United Way's Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award. 
This prestigious award is bestowed annually to women who have made 
exceptional contributions to the success of communities throughout the 
nation. Ms. Donnelly will be presented with the award on Tuesday, 
September 25, 2001, at the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, 
New Jersey.
  Patricia Donnelly has enjoyed an extensive and impressive career in 
journalism that has spanned over three decades. During her career, she 
has initiated and overseen the operation of several print journalism 
projects, including the Gold Coast magazine and the Jersey Journal's 
Spanish-language weekly, El Nuevo Hudson. In addition, she has served 
as editor for the Jersey Journal's Hudson Dispatch and the Hoboken 
Reporter.
  Throughout her career, Ms. Donnelly has impressively balanced her 
demanding professional commitments with her desire to help promote 
community service initiatives that improve the quality of life for 
families living in New Jersey. She has consistently assisted the United 
Way and other non-profit organizations, by helping them advance and 
broadcast their message to thousands of New Jersey residents.
  Ms. Donnelly is a native of Jersey City, New Jersey, and an alumnus 
of Marywood College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Currently, she resides 
in Hoboken, New Jersey, and serves on the Board of Directors for the 
Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA. Furthermore, she is an active member of the 
Parish Council at St. Francis Church in Hoboken.
  Patricia Donnelly is happily married to Arturo Martinez, her husband 
of 25 years. Patricia and Arturo are the proud parents of Nora and 
Peter.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Patricia 
Donnelly for her commitment and dedication in helping foster and 
promote community service initiatives that have assisted countless 
families in New Jersey.

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