[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E977-E978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Middlesex 
County Retired Educators Association of New Jersey (MCREA) in 
celebration of their 50th anniversary. The organization continues to 
organize in support of various social, educational and financial issues 
concerning retired educators throughout Middlesex County and New 
Jersey. Their services to the constituents of New Jersey are worthy of 
this body's recognition
  The Middlesex County Retired Educators Association is dedicated to 
protecting the rights of many retired educators throughout

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Middlesex County, New Jersey. MCREA has made the protection of the 
retired school employees' state pension fund and insuring the 
continuation of current health care benefits among its top priorities. 
MCREA members are active in their community and have organized 
assistance programs for nursing home residents, and delivered food for 
the needy and financial assistance to students. They have also 
organized various social functions for members to attend various 
cultural performances and historic sites as well as extended trips 
throughout the United States and various foreign countries. Today, 
MCREA is proudly represented by over 1,675 members throughout Middlesex 
County and New Jersey.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating the 
Middlesex County Retired Educators Association for 50 years of service. 
Their efforts continue to enhance the lives of retired educators 
throughout Middlesex County and New Jersey.

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