[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17938]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO MR. SELVIN J. WHITE, SR. AND MRS. JEANNE A. WHITE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2003

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
life of a couple who I am proud to call my friends. Mr. Selvin J. 
White, Sr. and Mrs. Jeanne A. White celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary on July 5, 2003, at the Spain Restaurant in Newark, New 
Jersey.
  For the past fifty years, Mr. and Mrs. White have wholeheartedly 
committed themselves to serving the families of the city of Newark, New 
Jersey. It is only fitting that, upon the auspicious occasion of their 
50th Wedding Anniversary, they be honored, in this, the permanent 
record of the greatest freely elected body on earth.
  Selvin and Jeanne White first met at a Newark family gathering in 
January 1951. They were married two years latter, in July 1953. From 
the very beginning of their marriage, Selvin and Jeanne dedicated much 
of their time and energy to serving the members of their community.
  Jeanne, a graduate from the Newark State Teachers College with a B.S. 
in Elementary Education, began teaching Special Education/Hard of 
Hearing students in Elizabeth in 1953. Her devotion to the students 
whom she taught has always been self-evident, though perhaps never more 
so than in her decision to remain in the classroom even after receiving 
her Master of Arts Degree and Doctoral Equivalency Degree in School 
Administration and Supervision from the prestigious Seton Hall 
University. The leadership, compassion, and love that she has shared 
has made a lasting impression on the lives of all how have had the 
pleasure of knowing her.
  Like his wife, Selvin has been extremely active in the city of Newark 
and its environs. A Deacon at the First Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 
almost 30 years. Selvin and his wife have worked tirelessly to improve 
the social and academic possibilities available to the city's youth. 
The Newark Chancellor Avenue School Youth Organization, the Newark 
South Ward Little League, the Newark Chancellor Avenue School Parent 
Teacher Association, and the Weequahic High School Parent Teacher 
Association are just a few of the numerous organizations with which 
they have been involved. Most recently, they have worked to establish 
and ensure the continuation of the First Mount Zion Baptist Church 
Scholarship Fund to help assist youth in the congregation attend 
college.
  Mr. Speaker, the job of a United States Congressman involves so much 
that is rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing two individuals 
who have so generously given of themselves to the community in which 
they live. Selvin and Jeanne's long history of leadership, compassion, 
and service to the people of Newark is unparalleled. Many Newark 
families owe them a debt of gratitude.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, their only son, 
Selvin J. White, Jr., the members of the White family, and me in 
recognizing the invaluable service of Selvin J. White, Sr. and Jeanne 
A. White.

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