[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE LATE JUDGE JOSEPH N. FALBO

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Judge Joseph N. Falbo, who 
passed away on October 27, 2000. Mayor Brian Stack and the Union City 
Board of Commissioners will hold a memorial service today to honor 
Judge Falbo and his distinguished career.
  Judge Joseph N. Falbo was born and raised in Union City. After 
graduating from John Marshall Law School, he served in the Army 
Airforce during World War II. In the 1960s, Judge Falbo served as 
municipal and county prosecutor, and was appointed to serve as 
municipal judge in 1969 by Mayor William V. Musto.
  At 83 years of age, Judge Falbo was one of the oldest judges in the 
State of New Jersey. While state judges are required to retire at the 
age of 70, there is no age restriction for municipal judges.
  Judge Falbo served with great honor and integrity. Throughout his 
career, he continually demonstrated the deepest commitment to the laws 
of the United States and to the residents of Union City. He was a 
deeply compassionate man, who understood the differences and challenges 
faced by the people he served.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and career 
of Judge Joseph N. Falbo. This is a great loss for the community, and 
he will be deeply missed.

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