President. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Senator STONE earlier this year on a measure of extreme importance to both Florida and New Jersey. That measure was the Cuban Refugee Education Assistance Act. and it meant a great deal to both our constituencies. Outside of Senator STONEs hometown of Miami. New Jersey has the largest Cuban community in the United States. The rapid immigration and large numbers of Cuban refugees into this country caught our school districts by surprise. and many communities found themselves far short of the funding needed to establish emergency and longterm services for these new residents. Senator STONE worked most diligently on this important piece of legislation and helped secure its final passage shortly before we recessed for the election. This is but one small example of the kind of energy RICHARD STONE has always devoted to his work. and it is but one small example of his efforts on behalf of his constituents.
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