[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING THE 13 RECIPIENTS OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ, FREEDOM MEDALS

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 13 recipients of 
the Camden County Freedom Medal. In 2001, this high honor was created 
to pay tribute to those who reflect the ideals and beliefs held by Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. The honorees of this esteemed award are 
exemplary citizens who have made momentous contributions to their 
community in a variety of ways. These individuals have not only 
dedicated themselves to bettering their community, but have also worked 
selflessly to bring together people of different backgrounds, cultures, 
and creeds.
  This award is unique in that it does not honor people only in one 
area of service, but rather highlights individuals who have made 
significant contributions to society, each in their own way. Recipients 
of this year's award have done everything from establishing a college 
preparatory program for minority students, to founding an environmental 
program, to creating a 5K race in honor of a fellow Marine killed in 
action, to providing free health and education classes, among many 
other accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I congratulate all of the 
recipients of this year's Freedom Medal: Atnre Alleyne, Nasim Badat, 
Roger W. Barker, Lori Braunstein, Sister Helen Cole, Hardon H. Durrani, 
James E. Hannold, Linda Holscher, Melinda Kane, Mary Lamielle, Thelma 
Lenore Long, Robert Morrell, and Larry and Trudy Painter. I join the 
county in paying tribute to these 13 individuals and I thank them for 
helping carry out Dr. King's legacy with tireless dedication.

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