[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES ROCKY L. PETERSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR 
                               COMMUNITY

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I speak to recognize Rocky Peterson for his 
dedication to the cause of social justice for Central New Jersey. I 
join with the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce 
in recognizing the achievements Rocky has made fighting prejudice as an 
active member of his community and a positive contributor to our 
society.
  Mr. Peterson is a Partner at the Princeton law firm of Hill Wallack, 
where he serves as the partner-in-charge of the School and Municipal 
Law practice group. Mr. Peterson concentrates his practice in general 
litigation, municipal law and labor and employment issues on behalf of 
both public entities and educational organizations.
  Throughout his distinguished career a lawyer Rocky Peterson has been 
a tireless advocate for central New Jersey's diverse communities. Mr. 
Peterson is an active member in many local professional and community 
organizations. He takes special interest in the arts as a founder and 
organizer of the Trenton Jazz Festival.
  Once again, I applaud the efforts of Rocky Peterson and ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing his steadfast commitment to 
serving our community.

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