[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 535]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE OF MORRISTOWN, NEW 
                                 JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2010

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Martin 
Luther King Observance Committee of Morristown, New Jersey in my 
congressional district, which this year is celebrating its 40th 
anniversary.
  Since 1970, the Committee, has been dedicated to promoting the rich 
legacy of the life and works of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. with the involvement of the Morris County community in its annual 
commemorative services.
  The observance for 2010 marks the 25th year that Dr. King's birthday 
will be commemorated as a national holiday. As an expression of local 
unity and in recognition of this important event, the Martin Luther 
King Observance Committee is inviting the Morris Clergy Council to join 
with the committee in sponsoring services on Monday, January 18, 2010.
  This year's theme ``King's Dream: America, Fight Hate with Love,'' is 
the true embodiment of Dr. King's philosophy and teachings. From those 
individuals who spearheaded the initial celebration, the late Rachel 
Viola Jones and Dr. Felicia B. Jamison, the planning efforts have 
broadened to include members of the Morris Area Clergy Council, with 
representatives from all major faiths. In addition to the two founders, 
other volunteers who assisted in the early years included Emma L. 
Martin, George Dorsey, William ``Jack'' Harris, Reginald and Emanueline 
Smith, Flora Webb, Norman Jean Matthews, Woody Huff, Elizabeth Lubar, 
Cecelia Dowdy, Rabbi Z. David Levy, and the Rev. Charles Marks.
  The core planning committee is continuing to carry on the tradition 
of excellence for this great program and has grown to include many 
dedicated volunteers. Some of those individuals include Nadine Alston, 
Dr. Judy L. Banks, Pastor Alfonso Sherald, Reverend Leon Sims, Minister 
Dr. David Hollowell, Reverend Robert C. Rogers, Deacon Henry Lee, 
George Loveless, Leonard Posey, James Mack, Janet Bonar, Patricia 
Johnson, Esq., Mae Williams, Elie Sims, Rabbi Donald Rossoff, James 
Vance, Minister Marian Sykes Johnson, and the Reverend Dr. Jerry M. 
Carter, Jr.
  Madam Speaker, I am quite certain that the Martin Luther King 
Observance Committee will continue in the years ahead to promote the 
cause of equality and opportunities for our young people to pursue 
productive, fulfilling lives. I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Martin Luther King Observance Committee of 
Morristown, especially the chairwoman, Dr. Felicia Jamison, as they 
celebrate 40 dedicated years of serving our community.

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