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Menéndez Wins the New Jersey Senate Race
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NEW JERSEY, November 8, 2006 - In the state where Lambda Theta Phi, the first nationally recognized Latino fraternity in the country, was founded one member garnished decisive political victory in New Jersey . Brother Robert Menéndez came out winning in the NJ United States Senate race.
Robert Menéndez, who joined the fraternity in 1985, began his political career in Union City , NJ , as mayor and state legislator before going to Congress. Brother Menéndez served in New Jersey 's 13th Congressional District, a post he held for more than 10 years. He served, as the Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, was the 3rd-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House, and the highest ranking Latino in Congressional history. Menéndez served in Congress from January 3, 1993, to January 17, 2006, when he resigned to become a U.S. Senator; appointed to the United States Senate to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Jon S. Corzine, and took the oath of office on January 18, 2006. Since his Union City days, Menéndez has enjoyed the enthusiastic support Lambda Theta Phi brothers and, as he noted during the Fraternity's 2005 National Awards Banquet, remains committed to supporting the Fraternity and its mission.
Although Lambda Theta Phi is a nonpartisan organization, it has a rich history of political activism and encourages its brothers to participate in the political process to the fullest. The members of Lambda Theta Phi wish Brother Robert Menéndez much success in the Senate.
Robert Menéndez, who joined the fraternity in 1985, began his political career in Union City , NJ , as mayor and state legislator before going to Congress. Brother Menéndez served in New Jersey 's 13th Congressional District, a post he held for more than 10 years. He served, as the Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, was the 3rd-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House, and the highest ranking Latino in Congressional history. Menéndez served in Congress from January 3, 1993, to January 17, 2006, when he resigned to become a U.S. Senator; appointed to the United States Senate to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Jon S. Corzine, and took the oath of office on January 18, 2006. Since his Union City days, Menéndez has enjoyed the enthusiastic support Lambda Theta Phi brothers and, as he noted during the Fraternity's 2005 National Awards Banquet, remains committed to supporting the Fraternity and its mission.
Although Lambda Theta Phi is a nonpartisan organization, it has a rich history of political activism and encourages its brothers to participate in the political process to the fullest. The members of Lambda Theta Phi wish Brother Robert Menéndez much success in the Senate.
Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support is values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-America Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in, Arizona , California , Connecticut , Delaware , Florida , Illinois , Maryland , Michigan , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , Pennsylvania , Tennessee , Texas , Virginia , West Virginia , and Wisconsin . More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975. org.
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As we all say, the real pledging starts after you cross. Well honorary brother, its time to really show your stuff. More than ever, America will be waiting to see what the Dems will do by 2008. If its all talk and no action, then we will still have to deal with a GOP Executive Branch. I hope brothers hold their elected officials accountable during this crucial period in American politics. Congrats to Menendez and all the Dems that took back the House and Senate!
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