[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E92]
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              HON. JAMES ZANGARI, A CARING PUBLIC SERVANT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 1996

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to pay tribute to 
an extraordinary individual, Hon. James Zangari, minority leader pro 
tem of the New Jersey State Assembly. A man, who for 20 years, has 
served the public with dedication and conscience. A gala tribute will 
be held in his honor on Friday, January 26, 1996 in Old Bridge, NJ.
  Assemblyman Zangari's illustrious career in politics began almost 20 
years ago. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Assemblyman Zangari was 
elected as an Essex County freeholder in 1978. Shortly thereafter, he 
was elected assemblyman of the 28th legislative district. Since his 
election to the General Assembly, Assemblyman Zangari has authored more 
than 100 pieces of legislation. Assemblyman Zangari's legislative 
initiatives address many issues of great concern to the residents of 
New Jersey, including crime prevention, drug abuse, education, 
unemployment, senior citizens, and environmental consumer protection.
  Through his experiences as an Essex County freeholder and executive 
director of Irvington's property maintenance department, Assemblyman 
Zangari has been able to bring expertise to his Assembly leadership 
position. Assemblyman Zangari is a man who takes great pride in 
representing the area where he grew up and truly cares about his 
constituents. For eight terms in the General Assembly, Assemblyman 
Zangari has fought hard for the issues that are important to him and 
his community.
  While in the Assembly, Assemblyman Zangari served as a member of the 
Revenue, Finance and Appropriations Committee, the Subcommittee on 
Taxation, and the Labor and Transportation Committee, as well as many 
others. He was elected majority whip for the 1986-87 term and served as 
assistant minority leader in the 1988-89 term.
  A man of extraordinary talents and a fighting spirit, James Zangari 
has been honored by various organizations. His many civic awards 
include distinctions from the New Jersey Education Association, the 
Essex County Education Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, 
Irvington, P.A.L.--Man of the Year, and Essex County PBA--Legislator of 
the Year.
  I take great pleasure and honor in paying tribute to James Zangari. 
He is a man that has fought hard for issues of concern to all the 
citizens of New Jersey. Please join me in honoring a remarkable 
individual.

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