[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
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   IN HONOR OF THE FIRST LATIN HEALTH MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
                              HEALTH FAIR

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the First Latin 
Health Ministries Development Project Health Fair, a great opportunity 
to promote and provide health care information to the Latino community. 
The event took place on April 6, 2002, at New Horizons International 
Church.
  Latino churches have united to sponsor health care initiatives in 
communities throughout New Jersey, where health care disparities exist 
in minority populations. The health fair will help communities work 
towards a more effective and just health care situation for all 
citizens. Access to quality health care is a right, not a privilege, 
and I'm proud to support the project's efforts.
  Under the leadership of the Community Development Center for the 
Planning and Actualization of Sustainable Programs and Projects, Inc.'s 
(PASP, Inc.) President, Reverend Jose C. Lopez, the First Annual Health 
Fair will become a reality, demonstrating a commitment to public 
health. This event was made possible through the sponsorship of the New 
Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services, Office of Minority and 
Multicultural Health, and the Community Development Center--PASP, Inc.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the First Latin 
Health Ministries Development Project Health Fair, working towards 
effective and quality health care for all.

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