[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 129 (Thursday, September 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOROUGH OF ROSELAND, COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW 
                                 JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 1998

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
people of the Borough of Roseland, County of Essex, New Jersey, as they 
commemorate the 90th anniversary of the incorporation of their 
community.
  In 1908, the residents of the Roseland Community, displeased with the 
services they were receiving, took action to separate themselves and 
their town from the Township of Livingston, Essex County. During this 
time, many communities throughout the State of New Jersey decided to 
separate from larger townships and the time was right for the residents 
of Roseland to make a change.
  The completion of the Morristown and Erie Railroads in 1904-1905 had 
made it possible for residents of Roseland to work in surrounding 
cities, while enjoying life in the country. During this time the 
Borough purchased water supply lines and installed electric home and 
street lighting which further enhanced life in Roseland. By the 1920s, 
Henry Ford's methods of mass production of the automobile changed the 
development of Roseland forever.
  After World War I, new houses went up, many residents now owned cars 
and Roseland flourished. At this time, the Borough outgrew its country-
style living and joined the more urban society we know today. The Great 
Depression and World War II brought with them some hard times for the 
people of Roseland, but the residents proved that as a community they 
could survive. When called to serve their country, all residents of 
Roseland accepted their responsibilities and did their part. After 
victory, the pride felt all over the nation was especially strong in 
Roseland.
  In the following decades, Roseland's development continued. During 
this time, great improvements in community services and facilities were 
made. Roseland is now thriving with a prosperous business center, 
excellent schools and a strong sense of community.
  Mr. Speaker, for the past 90 years, the Borough of Roseland has 
prospered as a community and continues to flourish today. By all 
accounts, it will continue to prosper in the future, and I ask you, Mr. 
Speaker, and my colleagues to congratulate all residents of Roseland on 
this special 90th Anniversary Year.

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