[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
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                   TRIBUTE TO BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy that I rise today to once 
again pay tribute to Bronx Community College, which will hold its 24th 
Anniversary Hall of Fame 10K Run on Saturday, May 11, 2002. This year 
the theme of the race will be ``Running Against Asthma.''
  The Hall of Fame 10K Run was founded in 1978 by Bronx Community 
College's third president, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown and today continues to 
be an event of great significance. This year, Bronx Borough President 
Adolfo Carrion, Jr. proudly proclaimed May 11, 2002 as ``Bronx 
Community College Hall of Fame 10K Race Day.'' Each year, amateur and 
professional runners alike from all five of New York's boroughs and the 
entire tri-state area come together to run the Bronx. Participants 
include teams from municipal agencies along with faculty, staff and 
students of Bronx Community College and other nearby schools.
  It is indeed one of the Bronx's most anticipated yearly events and 
has contributed to a strong sense of community within the Bronx. The 
race also places an emphasis of physical fitness and achieving athletic 
goals. Historically, its mission has been to highlight the Hall of Fame 
for Great Americans, a national institution dedicated to those who have 
helped make America great. This year, along with upholding that 
mission, the race will take on another important function, The 2002 
race's theme, ``Running Against Asthma'' is particularly important to 
South Bronx residents where the rate of asthma among children is twice 
the national average. It is wonderful that Bronx Community College is 
focusing on this important issue and raising awareness.
  The 10K race tradition continues under the stewardship of Dr. Carolyn 
G. Williams. Dr. Williams has endorsed the race since her inauguration 
and has not only continued the tradition started by Dr. Brown to 
promote physical fitness and highlight higher education, but has added 
the raising of awareness of important community issues.
  I can recall the high level of energy and community involvement when 
I ran the Hall of Fame 10K race. The race has attracted well over 400 
runners each year and I'm sure this year will see an even larger number 
of participants. People of all ages and physical ability will be able 
to take part in the Bronx Community College events on May 11, 2002. 
Along with the 10K race, there will be a Hall of Fame Excalibur One 
Mile Boys and Girls Youth Challenge and a 2 Mile Fitness Walk.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
individuals and participants who are making the Bronx Community 
College's 24th Annual Hall of Fame 10K run possible.

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