[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO FREEHOLDER P. MARVIN PADGETT

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor to Freeholder P. Marvin 
Padgett, a member of the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders 
in New Jersey. Mr. Padgett has announced his retirement. He will be 
leaving office at the end of his term in 1998.
  Mr. Padgett, a resident of Fairfield Township has dedicated his life 
to public service. He is currently concluding a 9-year stretch as 
Freeholder, which began in 1988. Prior to this he had served a 3-year 
term from 1971-73. Mr. Padgett has been affiliated with many Camden 
County Departments during his illustrious career.
  Freeholder Padgett began his community involvement as an active 
member of the Bridgeton Jaycees in the 1950's and has also held the 
post of President of that organization. Following his involvement with 
the Jaycees, the Freeholder was appointed a member of the Bridgeton 
Housing Authority. Mr. Padgett was later elected to the Fairfield 
Township Board of Education. In 1964, Mr. Padgett was elected to the 
first of his two terms as County Coroner. He was later appointed to the 
Cumberland County Utilities Authority where he served for a total of 
8\1/2\ years, the final 3 as Chairman. In 1978 he was elected Camden 
County Democratic Chairman.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and 
thank Mr. Padgett for his lifelong commitment to his community. Through 
his years of hard work, Freeholder Padgett has shown uncompromising 
dedication to his family, his colleagues, and to the people of his 
community.

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