[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 133 (Wednesday, October 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE MASSEY AGENCY--30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 19, 2005

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to acknowledge the Massey Agency 
as this Newark firm celebrates its 30th anniversary. With Emma and 
Ramelle Massey at the helm of this woman/minority-owned insurance and 
brokerage firm, they offer services that are important to residents and 
businesses in the area.
  Fortunately, for the City of Newark, the Massey Agency has always 
been committed to the needs of the community. Beginning with the late 
Raymond J. Massey who opened the agency's doors and continuing with his 
wife, Emma and daughter, Ramelle, the Massey Agency has been providing 
job opportunities and internship programs for local residents. In 
addition to the employment opportunities the Massey Agency has offered, 
they have also contributed financially to local community organizations 
which have assisted many young people and programs to achieve success 
for themselves and others in the community. Along the way, the agency 
has earned a standing as one of the predominant Minority Business 
Enterprise/Women's Business Enterprise in the Northeast. The agency has 
also received proclamations from the Mayor of Newark and the 
Independent Insurance Agents of New Jersey, which recognized the 
agency's longevity, dedication to the City of Newark and the quality of 
its insurance products and services.
  Educated in some of the finest schools and universities, the Massey 
women are true professionals and exemplary role models. They are both 
multiple licensed insurance brokers offering a wide array of services. 
One of their goals is to expand their reach beyond the local community. 
With the tenacity, energy, intelligence and willpower of Emma and 
Ramelle, there is no doubt they will meet this self imposed challenge.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues agree that the Massey Agency and 
the Newark community have every right to be proud of the lasting 
contributions the agency has made to the Greater Newark Community. I am 
pleased to congratulate Emma and Ramelle Massey along with their 
employees on their 30th anniversary.

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