[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S PARADE AND MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Christian 
Children's Parade and Multicultural Festival, which celebrated its 26 
annual parade on Saturday, August 14, 2004, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
  The Christian Children's Parade and Multicultural Festival is a 
wonderful opportunity to unite the community. For 26 years, the event 
has brought together family and friends to celebrate and encourage the 
spiritual development of Jersey City's youth.
  This year's event was dedicated to remembering those lost during the 
September 11, 2001 attacks. The Jersey City community lost 37 residents 
on that tragic day. The parade and festival were a fitting tribute to 
the victims, which honored their memory and acknowledged not only the 
strength of the community, but also the surviving families and friends.
  I would like to extend a special recognition to the Reverend Jose C. 
Lopez, the president of I.C.A.P., Inc., and his staff for all of their 
hard work and dedication in organizing this worthwhile event and making 
it a reality. Additionally, I extend my appreciation to the Jersey City 
Department of Cultural Affairs for sponsoring the festival and parade.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Christian 
Children's Parade and Multicultural Festival for its years of service 
and contribution to the youth of Jersey City, New Jersey.

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