[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2194]
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                      IN HONOR OF TAMMY BLANCHARD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Tammy Blanchard for winning an Emmy in her portrayal of the young Judy 
Garland in ``Me and My Shadow: Life with Judy Garland.'' The Bayonne 
Public School System will recognize her outstanding accomplishments by 
declaring Wednesday, December 5, 2001, as ``Tammy Blanchard Day.'' On 
December 5th, Ms. Blanchard will be honored during a fundraising party 
at Chandelier Restaurant in Bayonne, New Jersey. Proceeds from this 
event will benefit the Bayonne High School Vocal Music Program.
  Tammy Blanchard has enjoyed an extensive and successful acting and 
modeling career that has included many awards and acclamations. She has 
appeared in numerous television commercials and has modeled for several 
teen magazines and catalogues. In addition to her acting role in ``Me 
and My Shadow: Life with Judy Garland,'' Tammy Blanchard has also 
appeared in episodes of ``Guiding Light'' and ``Law and Order.'' Future 
projects include acting parts in ``The Promise,'' scheduled to be in 
movie theaters April, 2002, and the upcoming Lifetime television movie, 
``We Were the Mulvaneys.''
  A native of Bayonne, New Jersey, Tammy Blanchard is a 1994 graduate 
of Bayonne High School. She continues to reside in Bayonne, sharing a 
house with her mother, Ms. Patricia Rettig, and her brothers, William 
Blanchard III and Thomas Walters.
  In light of her many accomplishments, I would like to extend my 
personal congratulations and my warmest regards to Tammy Blanchard for 
her many achievements.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Tammy Blanchard for 
her magnificent acting career and commitment to helping assist students 
in the Bayonne Public School System.

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