[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E372]
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                IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. JOSEPHINE HAMMARY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call the attention of my 
colleagues to a friend of the Sixth District of New Jersey. Mrs. 
Josephine Hammary, is an outstanding individual, who is being honored 
for her many accomplishments by the National Council of Negro Women.
  Mrs. Hammary is being recognized for the many years of service she 
has devoted to her community. Throughout her life, Mrs. Hammary has 
volunteered much of her time to working with various religious and 
social organizations designed to enrich the lives of her fellow 
citizens.
  Mrs. Hammary is an active and devoted member of the Martin Luther 
King Presbyterian Church where she has served on the Board of Elders, 
the Board of Deacons, the Stewardship Committee, and the Sunday School 
Ministry. Mrs. Hammary was also elected to preside over the 
Presbyterian Women's Organization as its President, where she proved 
herself as an effective leader. Currently, Josephine Hammary serves on 
the Christian Outreach Missions and the Christian Education Committee, 
as well as Recording Secretary of the National Council of Negro Women's 
North Shore.
  Through her work with these numerous organizations, Mrs. Hammary has 
fostered a sense of community in her area and strived to help those 
less fortunate than herself. On this day I would like to honor the 
distinguished Mrs. Josephine Hammary for her extraordinary service to 
her community. I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending her in 
this dedication.

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