[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24091]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE MEMORY OF DOLORES ``DELL'' A. RAUDELUNAS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to honor the memory and legacy of 
Dell Raudelunas, former Chief Executive Officer for the United Way of 
Union County.
  When Dell passed away on October 12, 2004, she left behind a lifetime 
of achievements to her family, community and the United Way. As a 
pioneer in leadership for social services, Dell exhibited great courage 
and served as a role model for many women and United Way professionals. 
She was a true leader who has been described as being dynamic, 
professional, insightful and determined.
  In addition to her role as CEO for the United Way of Union County, 
she helped to launch United Way organizations in Hunterdon and Sussex 
Counties. She served on the United Way's National Task Force for 
Development of Women and the National Professional Advisory Council. In 
their first Annual Tribute to Women, the Boy Scouts honored her for 
being an exemplary role model. As an advocate for education, she served 
as a member of the Union County College Board of Governors where she 
chaired the nominating and auditing committees.
  As Dell is remembered during a Memorial Service on October 23, 2004, 
many will recall her caring of others and the impact she made in the 
community. Her vision for the social and economic development of Union 
County led to her being a founding member and chairperson of the Union 
County Alliance. Dell also served on other Councils and Boards where 
her membership was valued.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in letting Dolores ``Dell'' 
A. Raudelunas' family, friends and associates know that her memory will 
always be honored and cherished.

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