[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E539-E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING PHYLLIS SALOWE-KAYE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2023

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Phyllis 
Salowe-Kaye as she is honored for her decades of leadership to New 
Jersey Citizen Action, NJCA. Ms. Salowe-Kaye has been a lifelong 
advocate for the residents of New Jersey and her dedication and 
achievements should be celebrated.
  As current President and former Executive Director of NJCA, Ms. 
Salowe-Kaye has been an effective voice for New Jersey's working 
families. She has fought on behalf of underserved communities and 
helped advance reforms to safeguard healthcare, workplace rights, and 
consumer and financial protections.
  Under her leadership, NJCA has also been a preeminent social services 
agency, whose programs and resources are invaluable to individuals and 
families. Tens of thousands of New Jerseyans rely on NJCA for direct 
assistance with health care enrollment, tax preparation, housing 
counseling, and more.
  Throughout her tenure, Ms. Salowe-Kaye has maintained the mission of 
NJCA, providing outstanding support and outreach to our local 
communities. Her knowledge, expertise, and vision has helped NJCA adapt 
and expand to meet the complex needs and priorities of the communities 
it represents.

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  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Phyllis Salowe-Kaye on receiving New Jersey Citizen 
Action's Lifetime Achievement Award. She has distinguished herself as a 
thoughtful and passionate community leader whose commitment to the 
betterment of our communities is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.