[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2010

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Junior 
League of Summit, New Jersey on celebrating their 80th Anniversary as a 
women's volunteer organization dedicated to serving the communities of 
Summit, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Chatham.
  March 26, 1010 will mark their 80th Anniversary and I hope to join 
the Junior League of Summit and its members at their planned 
celebration.
  The Junior League of Summit is comprised of more than 400 women in 
Union County, who are united by a common goal of helping others. 
Specifically, the organization promotes volunteerism, develops the 
potential of women and improves the community through effective action 
and leadership of trained volunteers.
  Over the years, the Junior League of Summit has made significant 
contributions to community service throughout Central New Jersey. In 
fact, the League has many accomplishments of which to be proud.
  For example, the League has raised more than $3 million through its 
Summit-based Thrift Shop and returned those funds to the community by 
way of grants, special projects, scholarships and programs. And Junior 
League members have logged more than one million hours of community 
service.
  Junior League members have volunteered to help scores of causes in 
New Jersey, including local area schools, Habitat for Humanity, Special 
Olympics of New Jersey, Children's Specialized Hospital, Interfaith 
Council for the Homeless, Union County Parks and Recreation, CASA of 
Union County, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the AIDS 
Resource Foundation.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate all of the members of the 
Junior League of Summit for their outstanding efforts to help others 
and make a difference to the larger community.
  I am also pleased congratulate the Junior League of Summit on its 
80th Anniversary as a distinguished community organization. I am proud 
to share the League's good efforts with my colleagues here in the 
United States Congress and with the American people.

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