[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2085]
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  IN HONOR OF THE PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC.

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD). PRAHD 
is a non-profit organization in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, dedicated to 
providing health, educational, and social services to low-income 
residents of Middlesex County, New Jersey.
  Since 1974, PRAHD has emerged as one of the premier non-profit 
organizations in the State of New Jersey. This dynamic organization 
provides a wide range of social services essential to low-income and 
elderly residents of Middlesex County. PRAHD currently sponsors pre-
school child care programs, HIV/AIDS educational services, substance 
abuse prevention classes, and health care services for homebound senior 
citizens.
  The outstanding success and efficiency of this organization can be 
attributed to its committed staff, which is working tirelessly to 
ensure that adequate social services are provided for residents in 
Middlesex County. PRAHD, which is governed by a Board of Directors and 
is managed by an Executive Director, currently employs 38 full-time and 
74 part-time staffers. It is also supported by the diligent efforts of 
numerous community leaders, who volunteer their skills and services.
  As a result of its hard work, PRAHD has vastly improved the standard 
of living for thousands of New Jersey families.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring PRAHD for its 
service to the community of Perth Amboy and for its countless acts of 
kindness and compassion.

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