News Release: February 4, 2003

New Jersey's women state Senators-Diane Allen, Martha Bark, Barbara Buono, Nia Gill and Shirley Turner-were honored February 4 at a Trenton reception by the New Jersey Policy Research Organization Foundation (NJPRO) and the Women Business Leaders Network (WBLN), both affiliates of NJBIA.

Governor James E. McGreevey was among 160 people attending the program, entitled Five and Counting: an Event Honoring the Women of the New Jersey Senate. NJPRO Foundation Trustee Steve Kalafer and WBLN Member Libby Vinson spoke during the program. Event Chair Charlene Brown of AT&T hosted the event and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman served as master of ceremonies.

"This is an opportunity for New Jersey's women business leaders to express our appreciation and our thanks to New Jersey's women political leaders in the state Senate," Brown said "These five women have demonstrated leadership, achievement, intelligence and determination in their public service. They deserve the recognition and thanks of all New Jersey residents."

For more information on the WBLN or the NJPRO Foundation, contact at ext. 204.