[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 27 (Tuesday, March 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MR. ARTHUR R. KONDRUP

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2002

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the YMCA of 
Western Monmouth County's 2002 Community Service Honoree, Mr. Arthur R. 
Kondrup, president of the Western Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce 
and his significant contributions to central New Jersey.
  For more than three decades, Mr. Kondrup has given selflessly of his 
time, treasure, and talents through his commitment to community, 
church, and family. With a reputation that precedes him, Arthur's 
legacy of hard work and dedication to worthwhile endeavors makes him 
well known throughout Central New Jersey.
  Over the years, Arthur has served his State honorably in numerous 
public service positions. As an elected official, he served on the 
governing body in Freehold Township for 14 years, including five terms 
as mayor. At the State level, Mr. Kondrup was appointed by Governor 
Kean as the first chairman of the New Jersey Council on Affordable 
Housing. As chairman, he took on the difficult task of implementing the 
New Jersey Fair Housing Act.
  A keystone of Arthur's life has been his involvement with church and 
his commitment to his faith. Among his varying accomplishments, he has 
been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 46 years and has served as 
a lector at Sunday mass for over 30 years.
  Additionally, it is appropriate to note that this September 13th, 
Arthur and his wife Patricia will celebrate their 50th wedding 
anniversary. Arthur and Patricia are the proud parents of five children 
and grandparents of nine.
  Mr. Speaker, again, I rise to celebrate, honor and commend this 
outstanding New Jerseyan. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Arthur Kondrup's invaluable contributions to our community and to 
central New Jersey.

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