[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8162]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF EILEEN THORNTON FOR HER DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE 
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS OF NEW JERSEY AND FOR RECEIVING THE ``WOMAN OF 
                          ACHIEVEMENT'' AWARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 3, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Eileen 
Thornton for her hard work and dedication to the women of New Jersey 
and for being presented with the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey 
``Woman of Achievement'' award.
  Ms. Thornton has long believed that women play a vital role in our 
government--that they make an important and significant difference in 
politics and government. In addition, she believes that women should 
support women for public office and various positions of governmental 
authority. Ms. Thornton's commitment to this philosophy has prompted 
her to be proactive on the national, state, and county levels as a long 
time supporter and promoter of women's roles in politics.
  Ms. Thornton has provided years of service and leadership to the WPC-
NJ. Serving as President of WPC-NJ for five of its twenty-seven years, 
Ms. Thornton has made numerous contributions to the women's political 
equality movement by participating in campaigns, fundraising 
activities, strategy and issue development, public relations and news 
publicity work. She has also organized women's vote drives, emphasizing 
the necessity for women to exercise their voting power.
  In addition, Ms. Thornton has served as President of the National 
Women's Equity Action League and NJ WEAL, an advocacy organization for 
women's equality in education, sports, and economy. She is also active 
in the Business and Professional Women's Federation.
  Ms. Thornton exemplifies leadership and dedication to women and the 
political process. For these tremendous contributions to New Jersey and 
her incredible example as a public servant, I am very happy to honor 
Ms. Thornton for her achievements. I salute and congratulate her on 
these extraordinary accomplishments and for winning the WPC-NJ ``Woman 
of Achievement'' award.

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