[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                     IN HONOR OF KEN ``RAY'' SMITH

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 25, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and acknowledge the 
many accomplishments of Ken ``Ray'' Smith, who was recognized by the 
Richard A. Rutkowski Association at a gala on Saturday, January 19, 
2002. The event took place at Hi-Hat Caterers in Bayonne, New Jersey.
  After spending three years as a Guided Missile Technician in the 
United States Army, Mr. Smith was in charge of negotiations, 
administration and investment of funds as union Secretary-Treasurer for 
Dorchester, Inc. For the past eleven years, he has worked for the 
Bayonne Board of Education and the Bayonne Department of Parks and 
Recreation. He was also president of the School Employee's Local 2251 
for four years.
  As the founder and leader of Bayonne Friends of the Handicapped, 
Smith worked on behalf of disabled people and was honored with the 
prestigious Al Slootsky Award.
  He made meaningful contributions through a variety of organizations 
known for their services to the community, including the Bayonne Elks 
Club; Ireland's 32; The Bayonne Writer's Club; and the Richard A. 
Rutkowski Association.
  A Bayonne native, Ken ``Ray'' Smith graduated from Horace Mann High 
School, and attended New Jersey City University.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ken ``Ray'' Smith 
for his countless contributions on behalf of our community and disabled 
individuals throughout our country.

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