[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20556]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC), an organization 
whose efforts have contributed to the increased prosperity and 
achievement of Hispanics throughout the State. New Jersey's Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 12th Annual Convention Expo and 
Career Fair at the Newark Airport Marriott in Newark, New Jersey, on 
October 11, 2002.
  The Hispanic market represents the fastest growing demographic sector 
in the United States. The SHCC has contributed to this growth by 
forming new partnerships in Latin America, bringing products and jobs 
back to New Jersey, and creating further economic development and 
business opportunities throughout our region.
  The general business community, government agencies and Hispanic 
entrepreneurs have all benefited from the many innovative events and 
networking opportunities of the SHCC.
  At the Career Fair, the SHCC provides participating organizations 
with the chance to meet college students, professionals, and inner city 
residents to identify them for internships, full-time jobs, and career 
opportunities. SHCC considers employment to be an important factor in 
economic development of our communities and acts as a link between 
employers and career seekers.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey for its contributions to the 
economic development and empowerment of the Hispanic community 
throughout New Jersey.

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