George S. Helmy: “I rise today to pay tribute and recognize several organizations and individuals from our home State and the great State…”

“I rise today to pay tribute and recognize several organizations and individuals from our home State and the great State of New Jersey who have been and had a tremendous impact on our constituents across our home State and have defined what it means to serve their communities and recognize them in the Congressional Record for their tireless service to New Jerseyans and put a spotlight on them here on the Senate floor. First, I want to take this moment to honor New Jersey Community Development Corporation for the important work that it has been doing in our home State as it approaches its 30th anniversary. NJCDC is directly involved in urban revitalization efforts, financial empowerment programs, educational initiatives, and other critically important youth development activities to help uplift our young people and empower the youth of New Jersey. The work done by the NJCDC has directly transformed the lives of many in the cities of Paterson specifically and the surrounding Passaic County. I would also want to recognize NJCDC founder and chief executive officer and recent inductee to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, Robert Guarasci, for all his tremendous work to make this organization what it has become today.…”