[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 120TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE 
 FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS OF THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the New Jersey 
State Federation of Women's Clubs of the General Federation of Women's 
Clubs as its members gather for its 120th Annual Convention.
  The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs (NJSFWC) was founded 
in 1894 as a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. With a 
membership of nearly 8,000 women among 220 clubs, NJSFWC is the largest 
women's volunteer community service organization in New Jersey. It also 
boasts the third largest state membership of all of the clubs within 
the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
  The 220 clubs of the NJSFWC are committed to fulfilling the NJSFWC's 
mission of making a difference in the community through projects and 
volunteerism. In 2012, the NJSFWC clubs completed over 35,500 community 
service projects and over 800,000 volunteer hours. The NJSFWC partners 
with other community-based organizations, such as The Community Food 
Bank of New Jersey, Autism New Jersey and Domestic Violence Shelters of 
New Jersey, among others, to help raise funds and organize projects. In 
addition to their volunteerism, NJSFWC members also advocate for policy 
issues fundamental to community improvement.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in recognizing the 120th 
Anniversary of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of the 
General Federation of Women's Club. The club's commitment to providing 
opportunities for women to engage in community service and improve the 
lives of others is truly deserving of this body's recognition.

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