[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO HOPEWELL BOROUGH

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 22, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Governor Christine Todd 
Whitman in praising Hopewell Borough and its mayor, Mr. George Padgett, 
for the fine fiscal management it has exhibited. The Governor recently 
presented Mayor Padgett with a proclamation recognizing their efforts 
in this important area of public policy.
  With the recent passing of the Balanced Budget Act, Washington has 
acknowledged the importance of sound fiscal management coupled with 
responsible legislative action. Mayor Padgett and the borough council 
have managed Hopewell Borough efficiently and responsibly while 
controlling property taxes. They stand as a model to other towns, 
whether they are in New Jersey or around the Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here and acknowledge Mayor George 
Padgett and the Borough of Hopewell.

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