[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
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               IN HONOR OF THE PUERTO RICAN ACTION BOARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Puerto Rican 
Action Board on its 30th Anniversary, which was celebrated on Saturday, 
April 20, 2002, at Pines Manor in New Jersey.
  For three decades, the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) has been 
developing proactive programs to address the needs of the community and 
improve the quality of life of our families. A private, nonprofit 
corporation, they have improved local neighborhoods by caring for our 
children, educating our youth, maintaining and improving our homes, 
ensuring job placement opportunities, and fighting for justice in our 
communities.
  Serving all people regardless of age, race, creed, color, or national 
origin, the PRAB is the only social services agency in central New 
Jersey that offers comprehensive home improvement, preschool, and 
social services through a bilingual/culturally sensitive approach.
  The present programs and services of PRAB include: Greater New 
Brunswick and Ocean County Multi-Service Program; Pilot Project for 
Better Housing; ``Our Children'' Project; Youth Development Program; 
Latino Scholars Program; Student Re-Engagement Program; Healing Through 
the Arts: Artists Mentoring Against Racism Summer Program; Bilingual/
Multi-cultural Daycare and Preschool Program; Middlesex County 
Weatherization Assistance Program; Home Energy Assistance Program; New 
Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services; 
English Classes; and numerous other community-oriented programs.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Puerto Rican 
Action Board for its efforts to improve the quality of community life 
for all people. Their presence in our community does not go unnoticed 
and we give our heartfelt thanks for all that they do.

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