[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2385]
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    MONROE TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES THE CAREER OF RETIRING COUNCIL VICE 
                        PRESIDENT LEONORA FARBER

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of retiring Monroe 
Township Council Vice-President, Leonora Farber.
  For many years, Councilwoman Farber has made invaluable contributions 
to the Township of Monroe and to the State of New Jersey through her 
exceptional commitment to civil service, education, and the arts.
  Throughout her career Lee Farber has selflessly contributed her time 
and energy to her community and has embodied the spirit of public 
service that we in Congress hold so dear. She began her career of 
service as a public school teacher after receiving her Masters Degree 
in Secondary School Administration and Supervision from Hofstra 
University. Her unwavering support of education in New Jersey continued 
when she became the Chair of the New Jersey Training School for Boys 
Citizens Review Board.
  In her efforts to advance the interests of her neighbors, 
Councilwoman Farber has also served as Whittingham's representative to 
the Adult Communities Advisory Board, as a member of the Executive 
Board of Greenbriar at Whittingham Residents Association, and of the 
Executive Board of U.F.T. Retirees.
  Lee Farber has passionately supported women's rights and has provided 
a voice to the concerns of the disabled as a member of the League of 
Woman Voters and as Council representative to the Americans with 
Disabilities Committee.
  An outspoken advocate of environmental issues, Councilwoman Farber is 
the former chairperson of Monroe's Environmental Commission where she 
helped protect New Jersey's air, water, and land from pollution and 
degradation. An arts patron and enthusiast, Councilwoman Farber also 
currently serves as Council Liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission.
  Lee Farber has led a distinguished career of public service in New 
Jersey that sets an important example for us all. I hope my colleagues 
will join with me in honoring her.

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