[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO THEODORE W. CHERRY

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a man whose 
years of service to South Brunswick, NJ, has made him an icon of the 
community. Ted Cherry, a former mayor and committeeman of South 
Brunswick Township was recently honored during a regular meeting of the 
township committee.
  State representatives and members of the committee joined together in 
honoring Mr. Cherry, South Brunswick's first African-American mayor. 
Mr. Cherry, the town's mayor in 1979, 1980, and 1982, received a 
standing ovation while being honored with a resolution passed by both 
houses of the New Jersey State Legislature. The State honored Mr. 
Cherry for exemplifying the ``true meaning of selfless public 
service.''
  Mr. Speaker, Ted Cherry's years of unselfish, dedication to the 
people of South Brunswick is an example of strong, objective leadership 
in public service.
  ``We are here tonight to say we admire you and we feel indebted to 
you,'' said State Senator Peter Inverso. This was only one of many kind 
words that were said about Mr. Cherry. Ted Cherry is an inspiration to 
us all by the fair and personable way he conducted himself during his 
tenure as a public official.
  As a former local official, I am well aware of the countless hours of 
hard work that all local officials endure for their fellow residents. I 
am pleased to join with my fellow elected officials in New Jersey in 
recognizing the efforts of Ted Cherry.

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