[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E496-E497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING AUGUST KNISPEL

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, March 21, 1998, residents from 
Franklin Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey will honor one of the 
area's political legends at a testimonial dinner. For 31 years August 
Knispel has served the residents of Franklin Township as their Mayor 
and as a member of the Township Committee.
  Mr. Knispel, the son of German born parents that immigrated to 
America, is a living example of the American Dream come true. He grew 
up on his parents farm in Franklin Township raising and selling ducks 
to make extra money during the depression at the age of seven. It was 
not too long thereafter that August became an active hand in the family 
farm which itself has become an area landmark.
  In 1963, Mr. Knispel made his first run for Township Committee. The 
election ended in a tie that ultimately was decided in favor of his 
opponent. Not one to be discouraged, Mr. Knispel entered the race a 
year later and was successful. His election to the Township Committee 
that year began the first of 11 more victories. During his years of 
service, Mayor Knispel has been a leader in agricultural and open space 
issues.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to join the residents of Franklin Township 
and Hunterdon County in thanking August Knispel for dedicated service 
to his community. For almost a generation Mr. Knispel has dedicated a 
tremendous amount of his time and effort to serving the needs and 
addressing the concerns of Franklin Township. Saturday night's dinner 
is just a token of the well deserved recognition that is appropriate in 
thanking him for his service.

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