[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF THE CATHEDRAL VILLAGE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Grand 
Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Cathedral Village Townhouse 
Development, which was sponsored by Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., the 
Cathedral-Second Baptist Church, and the Church Community Development 
Corporation. The ceremony took place on Friday, February 22, 2002, 
followed by a luncheon at the Family Life Center in Perth Amboy.
  A newly-completed affordable townhouse facility, the Cathedral 
Village Townhouse Development will improve the quality of life for many 
families. This project was made possible thanks to the dedicated 
efforts of the Cathedral-Second Baptist Congregation and funding and 
support from the State of New Jersey; Governor James E. McGreevey; 
Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Susan Bass Levin; City 
Council Members Peter Jiminez, Frank Sinatra, David Szilagyi, Geraldine 
Bolanowski, and Robert Sottilaro; the HUD Home Program; the 
Reinvestment Fund/CLI, and First Union Bank.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the Grand 
Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Cathedral Village Townhouse, 
a truly memorable and historic event for the community of Perth Amboy.

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