[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 152 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE NAACP--MORRIS COUNTY BRANCH

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 12, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Morris 
County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of 
Colored People, NAACP, as it celebrates its 80th Anniversary.
  Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest 
grassroots-based civil rights organization. With over a half-million 
members and supporters both throughout the country and around the 
world, the NAACP strives to ensure the political, educational, social 
and economic equality of rights of all persons to eliminate race-based 
discrimination.
  To support the national organization's mission, different branches of 
the NAACP have been established throughout the United States. The 
NAACP, Morris County Branch, was established in 1931. Headquartered in 
Morristown, New Jersey, the Morris County Branch has provided great 
support to the mission and vision of the national organization.
  Throughout its 80 years, the Morris County branch has sought to 
pursue the elimination of racial prejudice and discrimination through 
numerous events and fundraisers, most notably their Annual Freedom 
Banquet. This annual fundraiser, also celebrating its 80th anniversary, 
brings together people from all races, all economic backgrounds to join 
together for one common purpose: to ensure equality for our fellow 
citizens.
  The NAACP, Morris County Branch, is a wonderful organization, one of 
which I am proud to say calls the New Jersey 11th Congressional 
District home.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the members and staff of the Morris County Branch of the NAACP as they 
celebrate 80 years of promoting equality for our nation.

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