[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 92 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO COUNCIL MEMBER-AT-LARGE, DONALD K. TUCKER

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 6, 2004

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished public 
servant from my district. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to 
recognize Councilman Donald Tucker for his 30 years of service to the 
City of Newark. This is a major accomplishment, and its celebration is 
a well deserved honor for Councilman Tucker. Having served on the City 
Council and Southward Democratic Committee with Councilman Tucker, I 
can attest to his dedication to our community and would like to share a 
few of his many passions, projects, and accomplishments with you today.
  Since 1974, Councilman Tucker has devoted his time and energy to the 
pursuit of enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Newark. 
As the senior member of the City Council, he has the historical 
perspective that makes him a nationally prominent municipal leader. In 
addition to serving as the President of the National Black Caucus of 
Local Elected Officials (NBCLEO) for four years, he was on the 
Executive Board of the National League of Cities. He has been pro-
active in his efforts to assist in making Newark a ``Model City.'' 
Councilman Tucker is founder and State Chairman of the renowned Black 
Issues Convention (NJBIC). Under his leadership, NJBIC is the longest 
serving State Black Issues Convention in the country. He is the main 
operative of the annual ``Newark Day'' observance in Atlantic City 
during the State League of Municipalities Convention.
  In addition to his duties as a Councilman, Donald Tucker finds time 
to serve the community in other ways. He serves on several advisory 
boards and has received numerous awards and citations for his dedicated 
service. Always an advocate for children and senior citizens, 
Councilman Tucker is the founder of The Centre, Inc., a community 
services multipurpose center that serves these individuals.
  I salute Councilman Tucker for his dedication to our community and I 
am proud to have him in my district. Mr. Speaker, please join me in 
extending my thanks to Councilman Tucker, and I invite my colleagues to 
join me in sending our sincere congratulations and best wishes as he 
celebrates 30 years of service to Newark's deserving citizens.

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