[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the good work of the 
Jersey City Redevelopment Agency in the 13th District of New Jersey, 
which I have the honor of representing.
  The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency has a distinguished history in 
the fight to eliminate blight, to create opportunities, and to attract 
residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects in Jersey 
City.
  Since its inception 60 years ago, the Jersey City Redevelopment 
Agency has been responsible for the direct reinvestment of billions of 
dollars in Jersey City and tens of thousands of jobs. The agency is 
committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents of Jersey 
City by guiding responsible development and reinvestment in all 
neighborhoods and communities in Jersey City. They work daily to 
enhance the quality of life of their residents and improve economic and 
housing opportunities while building strong, viable partnerships with 
the Jersey City community.
  Please join me in honoring the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency as 
they celebrate their 60th year in business and as they continue to 
build a better Jersey City for all residents.




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