[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF UNION COUNTY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Urban League of 
Union County for its exceptional service to the community. The Urban 
League celebrated its 60th anniversary at the 34th Annual Equal 
Opportunity Day Dinner on November 12, 2004, in Newark, New Jersey.
  The Urban League was originally established to help African Americans 
secure economic independence and work for civil rights. Decades later, 
it has grown and expanded to assist the entire community with health 
needs, employment services, housing assistance, and educational 
opportunities.
  The Urban League offers the residents of Union County a wide range of 
services to improve their quality of life. The Economic Development and 
Employment Department offers assistance with interview techniques, job 
referrals, career counseling, and job placement. In addition, it offers 
a Summer Youth Employment Program and a Work Opportunity Program for 
welfare recipients, as well as evening classes on computer literacy.
  Working diligently to address important health issues, the Urban 
League has created the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Assistance 
Program, which works to positively influence teenagers by educating and 
counseling them about relationships, sexual development, and other 
related issues.
  The organization has also established a Housing Community Development 
Department, which provides counseling on a variety of housing issues 
including mortgages, consumer credit and budget management, 
weatherization, and rental assistance. Other services include grant 
programs, emergency homeless programs, and Federal Emergency Management 
Assistance.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Urban League of 
Union County for six decades of outstanding service to the community. 
Its extensive services will continue to help improve the lives of 
countless individuals and families throughout Union County.

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