[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 98 (Thursday, July 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF LA SOCIEDAD HIJOS DE PALMEIRA

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor La Sociedad Hijos de 
Palmeira for its numerous contributions to the community, and its 
dedication to the City of Palmeira, Spain. On Wednesday, July 14, 2004, 
the members of La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira will celebrate the 75th 
anniversary by traveling to the City of Palmeira, Spain.
  La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira was established in April 1929 by a 
group of immigrants from Palmeira, Spain. The original members of the 
organization were: D. Andres Paisal Ramos, President; Vicente Franco 
Paisal, Vice-President; Jesus Gonzalez, Secretary; Andres Santiago 
Gomez, Vice-Secretary; Antonio Rodriguez Martinez, Treasurer; and Pedro 
Gomez Pazos, Andres Santiago Rodriguez, Andres Gago Fernandez, and 
Francisco Blanco. La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira was founded to 
establish a support network for those who had made the journey from 
Palmeira, Spain to the United States, and also to preserve their 
culture and customs.
  In its 75 years of existence, La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira has been 
a pillar of community service throughout Newark. As the city continues 
to diversify, La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira has served as a center for 
promoting Spanish culture, and has provided a place to keep Spanish 
cultural and traditions alive.
  La Sociedad Hijos de Palmeira has not only been active in the United 
States, but also in Palmeira, Spain. Through the hard work and 
dedication of the past and present members, La Sociedad Hijos de 
Palmeira was able to establish a state of the art recreational center 
in their native city. This center has provided the City of Palmeira 
with resources that were previously not available to its residents.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring La Sociedad Hijos 
de Palmeira for its distinguished public service, its dedication to 
promoting Spanish culture in the City of Newark, and its continued 
efforts to assist the people of Palmeira, Spain.

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