[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18309]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUERTORRIQUENOS ASOCIADOS 
                   FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (PACO)

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization (PACO) on its 30th 
anniversary.
  PACO is a non-profit organization in Jersey City that has served 
communities throughout New Jersey for 30 years, Since 1970, PACO has 
provided assistance with education and vocational training, job 
placement, housing, health services, emergency food and shelter, youth 
and elderly programs, and medical insurance.
  By providing a variety of essential social services, PACO has made 
valuable contributions to the welfare of Jersey City residents, as well 
as to residents throughout New Jersey, insuring that the people who 
need it most receive a helping hand.
  Today, this organization has every reason to celebrate. Because of 
years of selfless dedication and hard work, PACO has greatly improved 
the quality of life of many of our fellow citizens.
  I commend PACO and its dedicated staff for all they have done for the 
residents of New Jersey. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
recognizing PACO and all its success.

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