[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 92 (Wednesday, June 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  TRIBUTE TO DEDICATION OF ANTHONY R. DeMARCO & GLADYS ALLOWAY DeMARCO 
                MUNICIPAL BUILDING IN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
new, beautiful Anthony R. DeMarco and Gladys Alloway DeMarco Municipal 
Building in Woodland Township, NJ which will be officially dedicated on 
June 15.
  This new facility, Mr. Speaker, is a particularly unique structure 
designed to reflect the community's cultural traditions and rich 
history.
  The new one story town hall was inspired by the architectural 
detailing and shingle style of the original saloon building and the 
surviving historic houses located throughout the town. The building 
materials reflect those used in the area. Hand split cedar shakes with 
cedar facias are the predominant materials used on the exterior. Pine 
end grain flooring with oak wanscot and trip were used extensively on 
the interiors.
  Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, the township has chosen to dedicate the 
facility as a tribute to Anthony R. DeMarco and Gladys Alloway DeMarco. 
It is truly a fitting dedication, Mr. Speaker.
  Upon Anthony's passing in 1964, a local newspaper published a 
memorial column. In part, it reads as follows:

       Few men thought more of Woodland Township and even fewer 
     had more friends within the Township than Anthony R. DeMarco. 
     Even though he was never a formal resident of Woodland, he 
     passed most of his life in this area, either as a young 
     laborer on cranberry bogs, or, in his mature years, as the 
     owner and operator of a large blueberry and cranberry 
     plantation. He took a keen interest in all aspects of 
     Woodland Township civil and social activities and was an avid 
     student of Burlington County history and of Pineland lore. As 
     `Tony' grew older he spent even more time in Woodland 
     Township enjoying the sort of tranquility and peacefulness 
     that can only be found in an area uncorrupted by sprawling 
     residential developments or by industrial complexes.

  Gladys Alloway DeMarco was born and raised in the Chatsworth area and 
was a teacher in the Chatsworth school. Her roots in the region extend 
back to the days of William Penn.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, there are a number of community leaders who 
deserve special recognition for assuring that the vision for this 
important project became a reality.
  Woodland's Mayor, John Bowker, chaired the Building Committee that 
included the Township's two Committeemen, Robert DePetris and Thomas 
Davis, Township Clerk, Carol Cobb, and J. Garfield DeMarco.
  And, Mr. Speaker, the DeMarco Family generously supported the project 
and provided the assurance that it would be a facility the town will be 
proud of for generations to come. Very special thanks are due to J. 
Garfield DeMarco, Mark A. DeMarco, and Anna Lynne DeMarco Papinchak.


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