[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 103RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR 
                   THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2012

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I am pleased to 
recognize the National Association for Advancement of Colored People 
for its 103rd year of pursuing justice and equality for everyone in 
America, regardless of color, religion, or gender. The NAACP is one of 
our nation's most revered and outstanding organizations dedicated to 
social, political, and economic equality. It has fought countless 
battles--from race riots to voter suppression--to protect the rights of 
all persons.
  I commend the leadership of President Benjamin Jealous who has been 
outspoken on the most pressing issues in our communities. He has 
inspired thousands of Americans across the country to take action, 
whether it is organizing the ``Justice for Trayvon Martin'' movement or 
protests against unfounded voter ID laws.
  Furthermore, I am pleased to acknowledge the Mid-Manhattan branch of 
the NAACP located in my district for its unwavering commitment to our 
community. The branch is involved in mentorship programs, youth 
development, and encouraging people to be politically and socially 
active. This year they helped to organize the ``Silent Stop and Frisk'' 
march in June, which rallied roughly 72,000 of our community. I had the 
pleasure of marching in unison with them against unjust stop and frisk 
practices that discriminately target minorities and violence in our 
communities. The event was an example of NAACP's continuous efforts to 
galvanize and mobilize our communities to stand up for equality.
  I am proud to congratulate the Mid-Manhattan branch for receiving the 
Thalheimer award for outstanding membership enrollment at their annual 
convention in Houston, Texas earlier this month. I applaud them for 
their accomplishments in health and education advocacy, fighting for 
economic empowerment, and continuously standing up for justice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in honoring the 
NAACP during its 103rd anniversary for its accomplishments and tireless 
commitment to uplifting all communities throughout America.

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