[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CENTRAL NEW JERSEY HONORS MR. ALLEN M. SILK, ESQ.

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize, honor and thank Mr. 
Allen Silk, a dedicated advocate for abused and neglected children and 
their families in the Trenton/Mercer County area since 1976.
  Over four separate decades, Mr. Silk has been active in helping 
children and families through the Mill Hill Child and Family 
Development Corporation. Established in 1971 as a child care center and 
safe haven for babies ages 2-12 months, Allen has helped to expand the 
center's reach tremendously. Specifically, Allen Silk has helped to 
expand the services of the Mill Hill Center from just sixty children to 
over one hundred and forty children at any given time.
  Mr. Silk has also played an integral role in forming the Mill Hill 
Foundation, and in doing so he has aided in raising awareness and funds 
for the abused and neglected children at the Mill Hill Center. By 
increasing awareness, Mr. Silk has helped many Americans to come to 
terms with the reality of child abuse and neglect.
  I commend Mr. Silk on the work he has done to help children and 
families. Mr. Silk has helped those children who do not have a chance 
to defend themselves from the ravages of abuse and neglect, and I am 
sure that Mr. Silk has helped to improve the lives of thousands of 
children.
  Allen Silk has truly been a champion for those children and families 
served by Mill Hill. I am very pleased to be able to recognize his 
passion and devotion to helping so many people.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, again, I rise to celebrate and honor this 
true New Jersey treasure. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Mr. Allen M. Silk, Esq. of the Mill Hill Child and Family Development 
Corporation.

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