[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING WEST NEW YORK LEONES CUBANOS DE HUDSON

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the West New York 
Leones Cubanos de Hudson in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The 
West New York Leones Cubanos de Hudson commemorated their 25th 
anniversary on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the Landmark in East 
Rutherford, New Jersey.
  West New York Leones Cubanos de Hudson is the largest Lions Club in 
the State of New Jersey, and the fourth largest in the United States. 
With a membership of 260 dedicated men and women, the West New York 
Lions Club has been able to take an active role in civic, cultural, and 
social events. A non-political and non-sectarian group, the Lions Club 
is renowned for its sight-related programs, providing services to the 
blind, including guide dogs, walking canes, and vocational training.
  Since 1979, the West New York Leones Cubanos de Hudson has done an 
exceptional service for its community with the help of dedicated 
individuals. Working with local churches, hospitals, clinics, summer 
programs, shelters, and food banks, the Lions Club has given all its 
support to promoting a better quality of life to the people it touches. 
It has also been heavily active in youth development. The Lions-Quest 
program provides youth with a sense of community, as well as tools and 
assistance for their success in the future.
  With a diverse Hispanic community in West New York, the Lions Club 
has been active in helping in disaster relief and rebuilding efforts to 
many areas in the Caribbean and Central and South America impacted by 
natural disasters. It has been a force in gathering necessary supplies 
and food to help in times of need, and takes tremendous pride in the 
positive difference it makes in the lives of the people in its 
community and around the world.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the members and 
officers, past and present, of the West New York Leones Cubanos de 
Hudson in recognition of their outstanding contributions and caring 
dedication to our community over the last 25 years.

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