[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 165 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE ROTARY/KIWANIS CALDWELL STREET FAIR

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of 
the Rotary Club of the Caldwells and the Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West 
Essex, located in Essex County, New Jersey as they celebrate the 20th 
Anniversary of the Rotary/Kiwanis Street Fair.
  In 1991, the Rotary Club of the Caldwells and the Kiwanis Club of 
Caldwell-West Essex decided to join forces to organize a street fair in 
Caldwell, New Jersey to bring the communities together and show off all 
that the area had to offer. Welcoming vendors and organizations of 
every kind, the fair has recently celebrated its 20th year.
  The first Sunday of every October brings a great hustle and bustle to 
downtown Caldwell. It is on this day, for the past twenty years, that 
two great community organizations come together to bring local 
organizations, vendors and fun to the area Over the years, the fair has 
continued to grow and now consistently brings in 30,000 people; 
offering these vendors and organizations the chance to interact, not 
only with the residents of the Caldwells, but with residents from the 
surrounding communities.
  Run by dedicated volunteers, the Rotary/Kiwanis Street Fair provides 
an opportunity for local businesses to ``show off' their products; for 
organizations to share what they do and recruit new members; but most 
importantly, it brings local community members together to enjoy one 
another's company and have a good time!
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the the Rotary Club of the Caldwells and the Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-
West Essex for continually bringing this wonderful event to the 
Caldwell community.

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