congressional_record: CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgE2168
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| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgE2168 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF UNION COUNTY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2168 | E2168 | [{"name": "Robert Menendez", "role": "speaking"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. E2168 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF UNION COUNTY ______ HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Urban League of Union County for its exceptional service to the community. The Urban League celebrated its 60th anniversary at the 34th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner on November 12, 2004, in Newark, New Jersey. The Urban League was originally established to help African Americans secure economic independence and work for civil rights. Decades later, it has grown and expanded to assist the entire community with health needs, employment services, housing assistance, and educational opportunities. The Urban League offers the residents of Union County a wide range of services to improve their quality of life. The Economic Development and Employment Department offers assistance with interview techniques, job referrals, career counseling, and job placement. In addition, it offers a Summer Youth Employment Program and a Work Opportunity Program for welfare recipients, as well as evening classes on computer literacy. Working diligently to address important health issues, the Urban League has created the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Assistance Program, which works to positively influence teenagers by educating and counseling them about relationships, sexual development, and other related issues. The organization has also established a Housing Community Development Department, which provides counseling on a variety of housing issues including mortgages, consumer credit and budget management, weatherization, and rental assistance. Other services include grant programs, emergency homeless programs, and Federal Emergency Management Assistance. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Urban League of Union County for six decades of outstanding service to the community. Its extensive services will continue to help improve the lives of countless individuals and families throughout Union County. ____________________ |