[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 4, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
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             IN HONOR OF THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF BAYONNE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 4, 2005

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Concerned 
Citizens of Bayonne (CCB) for its remarkable work in the community and 
its endless service to local residents. This year, the organization is 
celebrating its 35th anniversary and will be receiving special honors 
from the mayor.
  The CCB is a civic group that offers assistance to non-profit 
organizations in the area and provides a wide range of services to 
local residents. The city of Bayonne greatly benefits from endeavors 
sponsored by the CCB, such as the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots 
drive, an after-school literacy program, and an annual scholarship 
award for high school seniors. Additionally, the CCB sponsors many 
local sports teams and assists veterans in hospitals throughout the 
state. With the help of dedicated CCB members, the organization has 
been successful in raising money for many worthy causes, among them the 
Police Athletic League (PAL), Bayonne's First Federated Church, and the 
battleship New Jersey.
  To celebrate the CCB's outstanding work, Bayonne Mayor Joseph V. 
Doria, Jr., declared that April 23, 2005, was Concerned Citizens of 
Bayonne Day. Special recognition was also given to Frank and Jean 
Perrucci, who have diligently offered their time and energy to the CCB 
since its founding in 1970. As an additional sign of gratitude, the 
mayor renamed the corner of 29th Street and Avenue A ``Concerned 
Citizens Way'' on April 30, 2005.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Concerned 
Citizens of Bayonne for its extensive involvement in developing and 
sponsoring programs that benefit local residents. I applaud the CCB's 
dedication to serving its community over the past 35 years and have no 
doubt it will continue its admirable work in the city of Bayonne.

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