[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E42]
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47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE OF 
                         MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 10, 2017

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my Colleagues to join me in 
honoring the Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Committee of Morristown, 
New Jersey in my Congressional District, which this year is celebrating 
its 47th Anniversary.
  Since 1970, the Committee has been dedicated to promoting the rich 
legacy of the life and works of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. with the involvement of the Morris County community in its annual 
commemorative services.
  Our community owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Felicia Jameson, who 
has officially retired as chairwoman after 30 years of dedicated 
support of this event. We welcome her successor, the Reverend Dr. David 
A. Hollowell, and his continuing willingness to contribute.
  The observance for 2017 marks the 32nd year that Dr. King's birthday 
will be commemorated as a national holiday. As an expression of local 
unity and in recognition of this important event, the Martin Luther 
King Jr. Observance Committee invites the Morris Clergy Council to join 
with the committee in sponsoring services on Monday, January 16, 2017.
  This year's theme ``The Dream at the Crossroads: Empower Love to 
Overcome,'' is the true embodiment of Dr. King's philosophy and 
teachings. From those individuals who spearheaded the initial 
celebration, the late Rachel Viola Jones and Dr. Jamison, the planning 
efforts have broadened to include members of the Morris Area Clergy 
Council, with representatives from all major faiths. In addition to the 
two founders, other volunteers who assisted in the early years included 
Emma L. Martin, George Dorsey, William ``Jack'' Harris, Reginald and 
Emanueline Smith, Flora Webb, Norman Jean Matthews, Woody Huff, 
Elizabeth Lubar, Cecelia Dowdy, Rabbi Z. David Levy, and the Rev. 
Charles Marks.
  The core planning committee is continuing to carry on the tradition 
of excellence for this great program and has grown to include many 
dedicated volunteers.
  Mr. Speaker, I am confident that the Martin Luther King Observance 
Committee will continue, in the years ahead, to promote the cause of 
equality and opportunities for all people to pursue productive, 
fulfilling lives.
  I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Observance Committee as they celebrate decades of valuable service to 
our community.

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