[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7839]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S 28TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME 10K RUN

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy that I rise today to once 
again pay tribute to Bronx Community College, which will hold its 28th 
Annual Hall of Fame 10K Run on Saturday, May 6, 2006.
  The Hall of Fame 10K Run was founded in 1978 by Bronx Community 
College's third president, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown. Its mission is to 
highlight the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, a national institution 
dedicated to those who have helped to make America the nation that it 
is today.
  One of the Bronx's most anticipated yearly events, the race 
contributes to a strong sense of community within the Bronx and helps 
to promote healthy living by placing emphasis on physical fitness and 
achieving athletic goals.
  The tradition continues under the leadership of President Carolyn G. 
Williams, the first woman president of Bronx Community College. Dr. 
Williams has endorsed and follows the commitment made by Dr. Brown to 
promote physical well-being as well as higher education.
  As one who has run the Hall of Fame 10K Run, I can attest that the 
excitement it generates brings the entire borough together. It is a 
celebration and affirmation of life. I am happy that more than 400 
people will share this experience this year--one that will surely 
change many of their lives forever. I salute the hundreds of joyful 
people who will run along the Grand Concourse, University Avenue and 
West 181st Street and savor the variety of celebrations. There is no 
better way to see our wonderful Bronx community.
  I am also pleased to note that the Annual Run is also joined by a 2 
Mile Fitness Walk which allows for as many people as possible, 
regardless of their athletic ability, to get involved and support the 
Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 
individuals and participants who are making the Bronx Community 
College's 28th Annual Hall of Fame Run possible.

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