[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONOREES OF THE 2000 ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD AWARDS 
                                 DINNER

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the honorees of the 2000 
Annual Brotherhood Awards Dinner. The National Conference for Community 
and Justice (NCCJ) has selected Alan J. Apfelbaum, James Jackson and 
Dr. Patricia L. McGeehan for their outstanding contributions to the 
promotion of understanding and respect among all races and religions.
  These three exceptional individuals have demonstrated a dedication to 
community that transcends our simple desire to belong. They not only 
promote tolerance, but embrace diversity, and that is why they are 
being honored by NCCJ this year; they understand and exemplify American 
ideals--the very ideals that make our nation great.
  With tremendous compassion and selfless determination Alan Apfelbaum, 
James Jackson, and Dr. Patricia McGeehan have shown the degree of 
compassion and guidance that ensures a better future for their 
communities, a better future for America's communities.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 2000 Annual 
Brotherhood Awards Dinner Honorees as well--they are truly great 
community leaders.

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