[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
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                        IN HONOR OF JOSE ROHAIDY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jose Rohaidy for his 
years of outstanding work and dedication to the Hispanic community. Mr. 
Rohaidy was honored by the Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey on 
Sunday, March 21, 2004, at the Fiesta Banquets in Woodridge, New 
Jersey.
  Mr. Rohaidy was honored for his numerous contributions to the 
Hispanic community. Mr. Rohaidy was one of the pioneers of the Puerto 
Rican Parade in Paterson, New Jersey, and also Trenton, New Jersey. He 
was also one of the four founding members of the Hispanic Statewide 
Parade of New Jersey. For his tireless efforts and perseverance in the 
Hispanic community, Mr. Rohaidy has been the recipient of over 200 
proclamations, awards, and citations.
  Mr. Rohaidy was born in Zulueta, Cuba, to a Lebanese father and a 
Mexican mother. In Cuba, he worked as the Director of the news show 
Radio Nacional. While in Cuba, Mr. Rohaidy served as the President of 
Brigade 21 of the Red Cross. In 1968, when Mr. Rohaidy came to the 
United States, he continued his passion for journalism working for El 
Diario La Prensa, as Chief Editor of the New Jersey section of the 
paper. He also worked for Radio WADO covering the New Jersey area. Mr. 
Rohaidy owns Mini-Mundo Printing along with his wife, Magali.
  Mr. Rohaidy received a Doctorate degree in Journalism from Essex 
County Community College and was the first Hispanic to do so. He is a 
loving husband for over 46 years to his wife, Magali, father to four 
children, and grandfather of seven grandchildren.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jose Rohaidy, a 
true pioneer, outstanding leader, visionary, and dedicated servant to 
the Hispanic community.

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