[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO FRANKLIN H. BERRY, JR.

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2002

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a good friend 
as he is honored by the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce for 
his extraordinary contributions to the community.
  In many fields of service, through business endeavors and 
volunteerism, Franklin Berry has served the residents of Ocean County 
faithfully for many years.
  Having served in the New Jersey General Assembly as well as Ocean 
County government, he led the citizens not only of the county, but also 
of New Jersey with dedication and commitment.
  His participation in the Toms River Student Loan Fund as well as the 
Southern Regional Scholarship Fund has enabled many young people to 
seek higher education when they might otherwise have been unable to do 
so.
  Franklin Berry serves with many local organizations such as the 
National Conference of Christians and Jews, Jersey Shore Council Boy 
Scouts of America and the Toms River Area Family YMCA. His time and 
efforts have brought about opportunities for understanding and 
improvement to the community and the families who reside there.
  A community mainstay for many years, Franklin Berry's willingness to 
lend a hand to any worthy group or organization in need of his services 
is the basis for his selection for the prestigious award for which he 
is being honored by the Chamber.
  I congratulate him and wish him many more years of service to others.

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