[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNION CITY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 23, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the 75th anniversary of 
Union City, NJ, the city I love, the city that allowed me to enter 
public service, and the city I proudly serve to this day.
  Since it was founded on June 1, 1925, Union City has become home to 
people of varying ethnicity, many of whom made the difficult journey 
from their native land to build a new life in America, the land of 
opportunity. As a result, Union City represents the best of America, 
reflecting the melting-pot diversity that contributed to our Nation's 
great success.
  Union City's 75th anniversary is a wonderful time to celebrate the 
history and future of a city whose culture is so rich in diversity. 
Union City's ethnic makeup includes Germans; Italians; Irish; 
Armenians; Puerto Ricans; Cubans; South Americans; Central Americans; 
Haitians; Asian Indians; Koreans; and Arabs; as well as many others.
  With a population of approximately 60,000 individuals, living and 
working in 1.4 square miles, Union City is an amazing example of 
diversity in harmony. The residents of Union City proudly share their 
experiences, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to share my 
life with them.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 75th 
anniversary of Union City.

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