[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 16 (Monday, February 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E87-E88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF ST. JAMES' CHURCH AND BEATRIZ OESTERHELD

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. James' 
Church and Beatriz Oesterheld as they are honored by the Long Branch 
Concordance at their ``Success Starts at Home'' fundraiser. The work 
St. James' Church and Beatriz Oesterheld do for their community is 
truly deserving of this recognition.
  Celebrating its 100th anniversary at its current location, which also 
now houses the Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center, St. 
James' Church has continued to grow and provide spiritual guidance to 
the community of Long Branch. St. James' Church was founded in the mid-
1850s in response to the need for Episcopal worship services for summer 
visitors and residents. Since that time, St. James' Church has expanded 
to include an educational room, choir room, meeting room and many other 
facilities for the congregation and community at large. The church also 
houses St. Brigid's Pantry and Kitchen, which provides food and other 
items to those in need and has been especially helpful to residents in 
the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. St. James' Church provides faith, 
fellowship and solace to its parish and the community.
  As Executive Director of the Community Affairs and Resource Center, 
Beatriz Oesterheld works to ensure all those in need receive 
assistance. The Community Affairs and Resource Center provides services 
to Monmouth County residents despite of their language and ethnic 
background. Ms. Oesterheld is also an outreach coordinator at the 
Monmouth Family Health Center and an advocate for lead screening and 
treatment for children. Ms. Oesterheld's work helps advance the well-
being of the community.
  The Long Branch Concordance is a resource center that provides 
services, information and support to the community. It works

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with other organizations to reach and assist the residents of Long 
Branch. Its ``Success Starts at Home'' fundraiser honors its community 
partners for the work they do to strengthen the community.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating St. James' 
Church and Beatriz Oesterheld for their contributions to the community 
and thank the Long Branch Concordance for hosting tonight's ``Success 
Starts at Home'' event.

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