[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 99 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
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    HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MORRISTOWN

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Junior 
League of Morristown, located in Morristown, New Jersey, which is 
celebrating its 75th anniversary.
  As a non-profit, charitable organization of women, the Junior League 
of Morristown aims to ``bring people and needs'' together through the 
promotion of voluntarism, the development of potential in women, and 
the improvement of communities through adept leadership and action. 
Since its founding in 1936, the Junior League of Morristown has been 
completely nondiscriminatory in its acceptance of women, as 
demonstrated by the members' diverse backgrounds. There are over 390 
active members that compose the Junior League of Morristown, an 
organization that is 1 of the 292 total Junior Leagues that make up the 
Association of Junior Leagues International, which draws from the 
United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Mexico.
  Since its creation in 1936, the Junior League of Morristown has 
played a significant role in the development of Morristown and the 
surrounding area. The League has dedicated both time and effort to a 
plethora of charitable and non-charitable organizations, such as The 
Neighborhood House, Morristown Hospital, the Girl Scouts, the Red Cross 
during World War II emergencies, the Children's Theatre, and the Arts 
Council of the Morris Area, just to name a few. The League has received 
a number of grants and donations in order to continue its charitable 
work in the surrounding community. The Junior League is also proud to 
operate The Nearly New Shop resale and consignment shop located in 
Morristown.
  In most recent news, the Junior League of Morristown made headlines 
when it finished a project with the Jersey Battered Women's Service 
that transformed a common room into a multi-purpose room for victims 
healing from violent acts. The Morristown Patch and The Daily Record, 
area newspapers, both cover the tremendous effort by the League. The 
JBWS director, Patty Sly commented: ``We are so appreciative of the JLM 
for sharing their time and talents to create a relaxing and healing 
environment for our clients. Their efforts offer hope and dignity to 
those seeking protection from abuse. This is just one of many projects 
that the JLM has assisted us with over the years and we are grateful 
for our ongoing partnership.'' The project is only one of many that the 
League has pursued over its 75 year existence, yet it symbolizes the 
values that every community should strive to uphold. While it did 
receive a little bit of press coverage for a seemingly ``small'' 
project, a newspaper cannot do justice in describing what the Junior 
League of Morristown means to its community.
  Charitable organizations, such as the Junior League of Morristown, 
provide an invaluable and meaningful service to towns such as 
Morristown. The Junior League of Morristown has always been available 
and willing to lend a helping hand when it was needed, and with the 
support of the local residents, its staff and volunteers, it will 
continue to do so for many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Junior League of Morristown as they celebrate their 75th 
Anniversary.

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