[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1676]
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                    TRIBUTE TO MAYOR FRANK COSTELLO

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 1996

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, for some of us, public service is a part of 
our being. Those who have chosen this path give up a part of their life 
for the betterment of their community.
  Nobody exemplifies this more than Beverly Mayor Frank Costello. For 
six decades, Mayor Costello has selflessly given his time and hard work 
to his country and community.
  Beginning with World War II and continuing through the Korean war, 
this Bronze Star recipient served his country in the U.S. Army, 
retiring in 1968 with the rank of captain.
  After his heroic military service, Frank Costello turned his talent 
to local needs. He was elected to the Beverly City Council in 1968, a 
position which he still holds today. In 1972, he was successful in 
running for mayor and has been loyally returned to office at each 
election.
  While this may have been enough for most, Frank Costello continued to 
give to his community. He has served as chairman of the Beverly 
Sewerage Authority since 1985, the City Planning Board for over 20 
years, and the chairman of the Burlington County League of 
Municipalities for the last 12 years. Additionally, he has been the 
chairman of the Beverly City Democratic Party since 1986, and was 
president of the New Jersey Mayors Association from 1990 to 1996.
  While we do not belong to the same political party, I know that the 
residents of Beverly--Republican, Democrat, and Independent--could 
count on Frank Costello to do what was in the best interest of the 
community.
  On behalf of the residents of the city of Beverly, the Third 
Congressional District, and the people of the United States, I would 
like to thank Mayor Frank Costello for his dedication, loyalty, and 
tireless efforts in serving his community and country.

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