[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE CITY OF NEWARK, CA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the city of 
Newark, CA as it celebrates its 50th year of incorporation. The city 
will celebrate this milestone anniversary during its annual Newark Days 
event on September 22-25, 2005. This year's Newark Days celebration 
will fall on the anniversary of the city's incorporation in 1955.
  The slogan for this year's Newark Days is ``People, Pride and 
Progress.'' Newark Mayor Dave Smith describes this slogan as an 
accurate representation of the involvement of the city's community. In 
a recent article in the Tri-City Voice, a local paper serving the 
cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City, the Mayor describes ``rampant 
volunteerism'' in the city; everything from Newark Days, a non-profit 
organization, to feeding the poor through an organization like the 
Viola Blythe Center or the just concluded Ash Street Park summer 
program run by Friends of Ash Street Community Enrichment or the League 
of Volunteers Newark, which provides many services to the city.
  During a recent interview in the Tri-City Voice, Mayor Smith proudly 
stated: the people of Newark always rise to the occasion to give of 
themselves to the community. This makes it a special place. Why do they 
do it? It's because they take pride in their community. There is a 
tremendous community pride in Newark.
  From humble beginnings as a total bedroom community, the city 
developed a long-term vision and a strategic focus to insure its 
prosperity and economic independence. Thoughtful planning of 
residential and commercial development, careful renovation, community 
involvement, as well as the exemplary delivery of services has resulted 
in the city's fiscal and social wellness.
  I join in expressing heartiest congratulations to the city of Newark, 
its elected leadership, administrators, and residents on the 50th 
anniversary to Newark's' incorporation. I am confident Newark will 
continue to thrive. Happy birthday and best wishes for continued 
success.

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