| Honoring The Frank O’Hara Association |
April 12, 2013 |
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Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-NJ
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"In 1933, the Frank O’Hara Association was founded in Newark, organized by its first President, Raymond Mulhern, to act as an organization representing Irish culture and values. Frank O’Hara was one of the co-founders of the Newark Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in 1936. He moved his family to West Orange in 1941, and opened a tavern and liquor store in the Pleasantdale section of town in 1948. Frank O’Hara pioneered the Irish movement in West Orange and co-founded the Irish American Society of West Orange, which became the present Irish American Society of the Oranges. He also co-founded the West Orange Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. During the 1950’s, Frank O’Hara aided numerous Irishmen, sponsoring their entry to the United States, which was a requirement at the time. He actively fundraised for many years on behalf of Salesian Missions, and as a result of his efforts and contributions, a Mission Church was built in the Philippines, dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. He was a parishioner and benefactor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in West Orange, as well as a benefactor for both Our Lady of the Lake Church in Verona and Queen of Angels Church in Newark."
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| Recognition Of Commander Bob Douglas Of The Newark, California Police Department |
April 18, 2012 |
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Pete Stark, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Commander Bob Douglas. Commander Douglas retired from the City of Newark, California’s Police Department, on April 12, 2012, after serving over 30 years in law enforcement with over 28 years as a member of the Newark Police Department. He was a distinguished police officer and was recognized by his peers as the Police Officer of the Year in 1991 and 1998."
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| Honoring The Life Of Congressman Donald Payne |
March 8, 2012 |
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Jon Runyan, R-NJ
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"Congressman Payne truly lived a life of service, first as an educator in the Newark and Passaic public school districts, an Essex County Freeholder, a member of the Newark Municipal Service, and finally as the first African-American Congressman from the state of New Jersey. Representative Payne’s public service record was also dedicated to helping people through his volunteer work. His involvement with the Newark YMCA and Boy’s and Girl’s Club, showed his passion for helping children."
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| In Recognition Of Mayor David W. Smith |
January 24, 2012 |
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Pete Stark, D-CA
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"Mayor Smith’s accomplishments during his tenure as Mayor are exemplary. He has displayed the highest level of public service to his citizens, and his commitment can be seen through the wide array of organizations and committees in which he was involved. He was a Trustee and Committee Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors, and was highly involved in the Arts Committee as well as the Education Committee. He was previously chair of the Alameda County Transportation Authority and the Tri-City Waste Management Authority, and was also President of the Alameda County Conference of Mayors. He is the currently the Chair of the Newark Redevelopment Agency, the Newark Disaster Council, and the Newark Community Development Advisory Committee."
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