[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E577]
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                     HONORING CLUB ESPANA OF NEWARK

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Club Espana for 
continuing to promote Spanish culture throughout the City of Newark. On 
Saturday, April 17, 2004, Club Espana celebrated its 40th anniversary 
with a dinner/dance at 8 p.m., at 180 New York Avenue, Newark, New 
Jersey.
  For forty years, Club Espana has served the city and community of 
Newark as a center for promoting Spanish culture. As the city continued 
to diversify, Club Espana has continued to provide a place to keep 
Spanish cultural tradition alive. Through music, traditional dance, and 
events, Club Espana has afforded generations of Spanish immigrants an 
opportunity to continue to practice the traditions of their native land 
and honor their heritage. Cultural centers, like Club Espana, provide 
communities with numerous opportunities to learn and participate in 
activities, and for friends, families, and strangers to meet and 
interact.
  Club Espana not only serves as a Spanish cultural center, but has 
also been actively involved in its community. Located in Newark's 
historic Ironbound district, Club Espana has instituted several social 
programs for children, families, and seniors, in order to assist those 
who are less fortunate. One shining example is the youth members 
program, established to teach children about the history and culture of 
Spain. The programs offered by Club Espana provide a sense of 
community, as well as tools and assistance for our children to succeed 
in the future.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Club Espana for its 
distinguished public service, and its dedication to promoting Spanish 
culture in the City of Newark. I was truly honored to be Club Espana's 
guest of honor at the 40th anniversary Dinner/Dance event.

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