[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 146 (Thursday, September 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E930-E931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION FOR 
                           HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Puerto 
Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD) as they celebrate their 
historic 50-year milestone of service. On September 19, 2024, they 
commemorate this accomplishment at PRAHD's Annual Roberto Clemente 
Gala. It is my privilege to

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recognize the outstanding efforts of PRAHD to improve the well-being of 
our communities.
  The rich history of this organization started with the mindset of the 
late Roberto Clemente. As a human service agency, the PRAHD staff is 
dedicated to being an open door for community members facing life 
altering obstacles. Honorably, the amazing organization has served over 
14,000 people in the last year, feeding over 400 families annually. In 
May of 1974, the organization began their impact by operating youth 
services within Perth Amboy and have since expanded to serve Middlesex, 
Monmouth, Union, and Hudson counties.
  For 50 years, PRAHD has succeeded in an exemplary campaign for the 
betterment of impoverished individuals. Their expansive human services 
empower the individual to reach their highest potential. I applaud 
PRAHD for its remarkable generosity.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in honoring 
the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development for their 
contributions to the community and congratulating them on this 50-year 
milestone.

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