[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25178]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 17, 2003

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey for its efforts in 
developing and advancing the role of Hispanics in small businesses, and 
in enhancing the interests of Hispanics throughout New Jersey. On 
Friday, October 17, 2003, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of 
New Jersey will hold its 13th Annual Convention and Expo at the Newark 
Airport Marriot Hotel in Newark, New Jersey.
  The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has 
contributed to the increase of business opportunities, prosperity and 
success for Hispanics throughout the state by forming new partnerships 
with Latin America, bringing products and jobs back to New Jersey, and 
creating further economic development and business opportunities 
throughout our region.
  The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has been 
serving as an advocate for Hispanic small businesses in the political 
process since its inception in 1989, successfully bringing the issues 
and concerns of Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the local 
and national economic agenda.
  As the Hispanic market continues to represent the fastest growing 
economic sector in the United States, events, such as The Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey 13th Annual Convention and 
Expo, benefit the general business community, government agencies and 
Hispanic entrepreneurs, while providing networking opportunities.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey for playing a critical role 
in the success of Hispanic businesses throughout New Jersey.

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