[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S11893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute and 
to recognize a New Jersey organization celebrating its tenth 
anniversary, the New Jersey Community Development Corporation, NJCDC. I 
wish to take a moment now to honor NJCDC for the important work it is 
doing in the State of New Jersey and the accomplishments it has 
achieved over the past decade.
  The work of the NJCDC has helped make the dreams of New Jersey 
residents become a reality for over a decade now. The NJCDC provides 
hope for a rewarding future through urban revitalization efforts, 
financial support, education initiatives, and the creation of jobs. The 
work done by NJCDC has directly transformed the lives of many, 
especially in the city of Paterson, where I was born.
  In honor of the accomplishments of this organization, I ask that a 
proclamation honoring the tenth anniversary of the NJCDC be printed in 
the Record.
  The proclamation follows.

       Whereas, the New Jersey Community development Corporation 
     is a non-profit community development and social service 
     agency based in the City of Paterson, New Jersey; and
       Whereas, the New Jersey Community Development Corporation 
     and its dedicated staff empowers individuals to transform 
     their lives and offers a variety of programs and services to 
     assist economically disadvantaged individuals, at-risk youth, 
     and people with disabilities; and
       Whereas, the New Jersey Community Development Corporation 
     helps create jobs, support affordable housing, generate 
     educational initiatives, and support men, women, and children 
     of the community; and
       Whereas, the New Jersey Community Development Corporation 
     has contributed to the revitalization of the City of Paterson 
     and the Great Falls Historic District, helping to ensure a 
     vibrant future for the City and its residents; and
       Whereas, now as the New Jersey Community Development 
     Corporation prepares to celebrate its 10th Anniversary, we 
     congratulate the staff and volunteers on this milestone.
       Therefore, in presenting this citation to the New Jersey 
     Community Development Corporation, I, Frank R. Lautenberg, 
     United States Senator, State of New Jersey, on behalf of the 
     People of the State of New Jersey hereby congratulate the New 
     Jersey Community Development Corporation on its contributions 
     to the community, the City of Paterson, and the State of New 
     Jersey.

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