[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 18315-18316]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN HONOR OF CATHY GONZALEZ, UNITED WAY'S CONGRESSWOMAN MARY T. NORTON 
                         MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER

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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 congratulate Cathy 
Gonzalez for winning the United Way's Congresswoman Mary T. Norton 
Memorial Award. The award, which was initiated by United Way of Hudson 
County in 1990, recognizes those who exhibit a deep commitment to human 
service as exemplified by Congresswoman Norton during her 13 terms in 
the House of Representatives (1925-1950). The Congresswoman was a 
forward-thinker who advocated for government action to help address 
issues we are still grappling with today, such as day care, fair 
employment practices, health care for veterans, and inclusion of women 
in high levels of government service.
  Cathy Gonzalez is the vice president of Human Resources for the 
Pershing Division of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities 
Corporation. In her role at Pershing, Mrs. Gonzalez is responsible for 
leading many of the firm's community relations efforts. She works with 
the Jersey City Board of Education to provide meaningful school-to-work 
opportunities for local students. Under her leadership, employees of 
Pershing participate in a variety of charitable activities.
  Ms. Gonzalez is vice chairperson of the United Way of Hudson County 
and vice president of the Board of Managers of the Hudson Unit of the 
American Cancer Society. She has received recognition from Gateway II, 
Van Vorst Block Association, Ferris High School, and New York Blood 
Services.
  Pershing, a leading provider of global correspondent financial 
services to over 650 financial institutions, moved its corporate 
headquarters to Jersey City in 1989. Pershing has established an 
outstanding relationship with the community by actively practicing its 
corporate value of social responsibility.

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  Ms. Gonzalez was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. She holds a 
master's degree in health administration and began her career working 
for Christ Hospital, where she initiated volunteer efforts in the 
community.
  Cathy Gonzalez embodies the life work of Congresswoman Mary T. 
Norton. On behalf of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, I 
congratulate her for her outstanding service to the community and for 
carrying on the work of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton.

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