[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO EDWARD R. FARMER

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention a 
truly dedicated public servant in Edward R. Farmer, of Paterson, NJ, as 
he completes his tenure of public service to the residents of Passaic 
and Essex Counties.
  A highly respected and distinguished individual, Ed has faithfully 
served as an integral member of my congressional and general assembly 
staffs, and as the foundation of former Congressman Herb Klein's 
congressional staff. Through his efforts, Ed has loyally served the 
people of New Jersey for many years with true distinction.
  His extensive record of community and civic involvement includes 
outstanding service as president of the Passaic County Young Democrats, 
an organization which, under his dedicated leadership and guidance, has 
infused the Democratic Party of Passaic County with a plethora of 
spirited and talented young people.
  Within all spheres of life, Ed has set an example in community 
leadership and responsible citizenship toward which others might 
strive, and his professional and volunteer public service has been 
equaled only by his dedication to his family and friends.
  The strength and success of the State of New Jersey as well as the 
United States of America, and the continuation of our American society, 
depend in large part on the dedication of highly talented and educated 
individuals like Ed Farmer who have dedicated themselves to the service 
of others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Ed's wife, 
Patti, his family and friends, and the State of New Jersey in honoring 
Ed Farmer for his outstanding and invaluable service to the communities 
of New Jersey as he seeks a new beginning with his wife, Patti, and 
their two cats, Dog and Gunther, in Lexington, KY. For his many years 
of dedicated service, it is only appropriate that the House recognizes 
Edward R. Farmer today.

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