[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1610]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUTISM NEW JERSEY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Autism New 
Jersey as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. This milestone 
and the incredible work of Autism New Jersey is truly deserving of this 
body's recognition.
  Organized in 1965 out of a need for a support system representing the 
common interests of concerned parents, Autism New Jersey has continued 
to evolve over the years to meet the changing scope and needs of the 
autism community. With an occurrence rate of 1 in 45 in the state of 
New Jersey, the efforts of Autism of New Jersey are vital to many of 
the state's families and individuals. Its information services and 
education and training programs are invaluable resources to 
individuals, families, professionals and government officials and help 
raise awareness, understanding, support and compassion of the autism 
community. Through its public policy activity, Autism New Jersey 
continues to be a leading voice on autism-related matters across the 
state and an effective advocate on behalf of the community.
  I would also like to join with Autism New Jersey in congratulating 
its 50th Gala honorees, Speaker Emeritus Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., Sandra 
L. Harris, PhD., Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq., and Nancy Richardson. The 
actions of each of these honorees have made positive impacts on 
individuals and caregivers and help advance the mission of Autism New 
Jersey.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Autism New 
Jersey on its 50th anniversary and recognizing the outstanding efforts 
of the organization and its gala honorees on behalf of the autism 
community.

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