Who's EDSON? :-) srsel...@aol.com wrote: This article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer will fill you in. You can vote on line. As we say in South Philly: "Vote Early AND Often!".
Steve Posted on Wed, Dec. 13, 2006 Field narrows for first class in N.J. Hall of Fame Springsteen? Thomas Edison? By Tom Hester Jr. Associated Press TRENTON - Thomas Edison, Toni Morrison, Albert Einstein and Bruce Springsteen earned their fame in different ways, but they may have something in common: They may be among the first inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Yesterday, their names were among 25 nominated for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, which is to be built at the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford. The nominees were chosen by a panel of experts that included university professors, scientists, editors and authors, among others. They compiled a list of more than 100 potential nominees. The list was divided into five categories and narrowed down to 25 people. Fifteen will eventually be chosen for the first induction, to be held in 2007. "The success and influence of these New Jersey Hall of Fame nominees is indeed extraordinary," Gov. Corzine said. "People of all ages can be inspired by these great individuals, and we all can learn from their accomplishments." The nominees are: Arts and entertainment: Abbott and Costello, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen and Meryl Streep. Sports: Yogi Berra, Bill Bradley, Larry Doby, Althea Gibson and Vince Lombardi. History: Clara Barton, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Walt Whitman and Woodrow Wilson. Enterprise: Buzz Aldrin, Malcolm Forbes, Robert Wood Johnson, Mary Roebling and David Sarnoff. General: Justice William Brennan, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Toni Morrison, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf and Harriet Tubman. The public will decide which 15 nominees get inducted and will have until Feb. 28 to vote online at the Hall of Fame Web site - _www.njhalloffame.com_ (http://www.njhalloffame.com/) - or through ballots available at diners, supermarkets and convenience stores across the state. The New Jersey Hall of Fame stems from a bill quietly signed into law in September 2005 by former Gov. Richard J. Codey that established the Hall of Fame commission. It will exist only on the Web for an estimated three to five years as organizers try to raise $10 million for construction of a museum at the Meadowlands. Organizers hope the first induction will be a splashy affair broadcast on television and similar to Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards. "Not only will the Hall of Fame pay homage to the extraordinary people who have made New Jersey their home, we also expect the museum will eventually become a first-choice destination for school trips and families," said Bart Oates, chairman of the hall commission and captain of the 1986 Super Bowl champion New York Giants. _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list Phono-L@oldcrank.org Phono-L Archive http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ Support Phono-L http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank
