[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE MORRIS COUNTY ORGANIZATION OF HISPANIC AFFAIRS

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Morris 
County Organization of Hispanic Affairs, MCOHA, located in Dover, 
Morris County, New Jersey as it celebrates its 35th Anniversary.
  MCOHA is a private, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1976 
by 7 community members. Its mission is to advance bi-cultural exchange 
in the Morris County Community through programs providing information, 
education and practical assistance.
  Though established primarily as a Hispanic organization, it provides 
services to all residents of Morris County regardless of their race, 
ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation and is a partner agency of 
the United Way. It offers programs to people, such as transportation, 
immigration immersion, translation and health services, among many 
others.
  In cooperation with federal and state agencies, MCOHA administers 
several programs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance 
Program, LIHEAP, Universal Service Fund, USF and New Jersey Shares, 
among others. Another offered program is the Weatherization Assistance 
Program, WX, which aims to educate low income families on the 
importance of increasing energy efficiency in their home and helping to 
install such measures. Additional programs serve as educational 
resources such as Computer Training classes, health seminars, and 
English as a second language.
  Every year, MCOHA helps numerous families and individuals. Last year 
alone, the WX program serviced 300 homes and the Computer Training 
Program graduated 250 students; in addition, MCOHA provided health 
screenings for over 700 people and provided over 16,500 rides to 
seniors, preschool children and clients with social services/medical 
needs.
  Throughout the year, MCOHA dedicates itself to providing educational 
forums and support to the citizens of Morris County. Its unwavering 
support of those in need and those new to our country is commendable.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Morris County Organization of Hispanic Affairs as they celebrate 35 
years of dedication to the people of Morris County.

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