[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E124]
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HONORING THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR 
                   THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2010

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
contributions that the Gloucester County NAACP has made in our 
community. Today, I stand to celebrate the NAACP's centennial along 
with the Gloucester County chapter's 18th year in creating change and 
being an influential voice in America's conscience.
  The honorees at December's Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet, Chazz 
Witherspoon, Benjamin T. Griffith, Dr. Sandra M. Butts, Angela Nolan-
Cooper, Seth Williams, Dr. Angela M. Jones, Frank Brown, Councilwoman 
Crystal Evans, Gwendolyn DeVera, Dr. Willie and Mrs. Emily Carter, 
Loretta Winters, Tiffany Grandison, and LaTonya Nelson, are a testament 
to the strength of the South Jersey community and the Gloucester County 
NAACP. These men and women come from all walks of life. They are boxers 
and bankers, police officers and politicians, anesthesiologists and 
attorneys. Despite their varied backgrounds, they have much in common. 
All should be commended for dedicating their time and energy to service 
of their community.
  The Gloucester County chapter of the NAACP was established in 1991. 
In its first 18 years, the Gloucester County NAACP has been influential 
in providing scholarships for minority students, coordinating voter 
registration drives, and encouraging students to reach their full 
potential.
  In celebrating the centennial of the NAACP, we must recognize the 
important role that the NAACP has played both on a national and local 
level to ensure the political, educational, social and economic 
equality of all Americans.
  Madam Speaker, the Gloucester County NAACP has made invaluable 
contributions to the South Jersey region. I congratulate the Gloucester 
County NAACP on achieving its 18th anniversary, and look forward to its 
continued successes in the future.

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