[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO QUILLA TALMADGE

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, today I would like my colleagues here in the 
United States House of Representatives to join me in honoring a 
dedicated public servant and a very special person, Ms. Quilla 
Talmadge, who is retiring from the Essex County Department of Parks and 
Recreation after 28 years.
  We in Essex County have been very fortunate to have a person of Ms. 
Talmadge's talent and outstanding abilities working in our behalf. In 
addition to her many achievements at the Department of Parks and 
Recreation, Ms. Talmadge also distinguished herself as a hardworking 
elected official. She has served on the County Committee, as a New 
Jersey Assemblywoman, and as an East Orange Councilwoman.
  On Friday, June 12, friends, family and colleagues of Ms. Talmadge 
will gather to honor her for her many contributions to Essex County. 
Mr. Speaker, let us join in congratulating Ms. Talmadge and wishing her 
all the best as she leaves public service and pursues new challenges.

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