[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



IN HONOR OF MICHAEL LEGGIERO: NORTH HUDSON KIWANIS CLUB MAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 14, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Leggiero for 
being named North Hudson Kiwanis Club Man of The Year. Mr. Leggiero's 
leadership has shaped the North Hudson Community Action Corporation 
(NHCAC) into an agency which provides health care, housing and/or child 
care for over 41,000 residents of North and West Hudson County.
  In 1993, the NHCAC created their state-of-the-art Community Health 
Center which provides primary health care for thousands of underinsured 
and uninsured Hudson County residents. The Center provides services 
such as prenatal, women's, pediatric and adult care for over 400 
patients a week.
  In 1996, Michael Leggiero led NHCAC in the critical effort to build 
affordable housing in Hudson County. The joint venture he spearheaded 
led to the construction of 49 new affordable housing units and NHCAC 
now has plans to begin a second development project.
  In their latest venture the NHCAC has collaborated with the town of 
West New York to create the Children First Infant and Toddler Childcare 
Center. This innovative child care center is located in one of West New 
York's housing developments.
  Michael Leggiero has been a recipient of many awards and citations 
including: the Jersey City State College Business Leadership Award, the 
VFW Patriotic Service Award, and citations by both the New Jersey State 
Assembly and State Senate.
  Again, I congratulate Michael Leggiero on being named North Hudson 
Kiwanis Club Man of The Year. Because of his leadership and tremendous 
service to Hudson County, I cannot think of anyone more deserving of 
this honor.

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