[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2296]
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     TRIBUTE TO THE SERVICE OF NEW JERSEY STATE SENATOR JOHN EWING

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, November 9, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize New Jersey State 
Senator John H. Ewing. Senator Ewing has dedicated the last 31 years to 
representing the citizens of Somerset County and the surrounding area 
in many ways. Senator Ewing served 2 years on the Somerset County Board 
of Chosen Freeholders starting in 1966. In 1967 he successfully ran for 
a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly where he served for 10 years 
until he was elected to the New Jersey State Senate in 1977. While in 
the Senate he has served on the Joint Appropriations Committee and as 
chairman of the Senate Education Committee. His interest in the need to 
ensure a quality education for New Jersey's children is well known by 
educators and parents from all around the State.
  Senator Ewing not only served his State, but served his country as 
well. He served in World War II, winning a Bronze Star for Valor. 
Because of the bravery of men like Jack Ewing the people of our Nation 
and many others around the world are free today. His wartime courage 
remains an extremely significant contribution to humanity because were 
it not for the men and women who risked life and limb during the Second 
World War, we might not have the freedom here to pay tribute to his 
legacy. I thank him for that service.
  Senator Ewing is retiring from the New Jersey State Senate at the end 
of this year. He has served the people of central New Jersey very well. 
We will all miss his energetic and dedicated service. It is my hope 
that he and his wife Ally will have a long, happy, and healthy 
retirement. It is certainly well deserved.

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