[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION-EAST BAY CHAPTER TRIBUTE 
                              CELEBRATION

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2005

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleague and neighbor Ms. 
Barbara Lee to pay tribute to the celebrations planned by the United 
Nations Association, East Bay Chapter to commemorate the 60th 
Anniversary of the United Nations. Events have been planned in the city 
of Alameda, California and Jack London Square in Oakland, California.
  At Jack London Square, there will be a Parade of Nations, a 60th 
Anniversary Ceremony, International Food Festival, Multi-Cultural 
Musical and Dance Performance as well as children's and family 
activities.
  United Nations celebratory activities in Alameda will be held in 
Kofman Auditorium and will feature a participatory experience of song, 
dance and inspiration for Alameda's children, families and all who, as 
global citizens, dream of a better and united world. The event will be 
a springboard to think globally and act locally in the spirit of the 
United Nations.
  The United Nations Association-East Bay Chapter describes membership 
in their organization as a personal investment in the world's future. 
Their members stay involved in some of the most important issues facing 
our world today.
  We applaud these committed members as they plan and participate in 
the activities to celebrate the United Nations' 60th Anniversary in the 
East Bay. Their engagement and involvement to educate and involve the 
public in UN activities and their promotion of UN principles are 
exemplary.

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