[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3833-3834]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 IN RECOGNITION OF LA TRIBUNA NEWSPAPER

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly special 
occasion, the 39th anniversary of La Tribuna newspaper. This momentous 
event in my state's journalism community will be recognized at a gala 
banquet to be held Friday, March 16, 2001.
  In 1962, large numbers of Hispanic immigrants began relocating to New 
Jersey. At that time, few newspapers were being published in their 
native language. La Tribuna was one of the first news sources committed 
to keeping the Spanish-speaking community in touch with its government 
and the rest of the world.

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  For thirty-nine years, La Tribuna has shone light on daily events 
affecting the Hispanic community. Part of the foundation of the United 
States Constitution is freedom of the press. La Tribuna brings this 
ideal to life for the Hispanic community on a weekly basis through the 
paper's commitment to truth and fairness. Whenever and wherever news 
happens, La Tribuna is at the forefront of articulating events in a 
concise, non-nonsense manner.
  Under the direction of publisher and editor Ruth Molenaar, La Tribuna 
has grown to be a well-respected member of New Jersey's news community. 
The people of my District, and New Jersey, are fortunate to have Ms. 
Molenaar and her staff, including Lionel Rodriquez, providing fair and 
accurate news coverage. They have been a reliable voice for the 
Hispanic community for almost two generations.
  In recognition of the impact La Tribuna has had on the community, the 
City of Newark will name a street after the newspaper. The corner of 
Ferry Street and Niagara Street will be named La Tribuna Street.
  It is an honor to have La Tribuna operating in my District. Its 
efforts have helped our nation's Hispanic community to blossom and 
flourish. I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding this 
remarkable organization for all it has done for the Hispanic community.

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