[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 20, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2179-S2180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF ERNEST D. COURSEY

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, today I rise to honor Ernest D. 
Coursey, a true citizen and servant of Atlantic City, New Jersey. As a 
leader of the City's Council, he has worked diligently to improve the 
daily lives of his neighbors and bring opportunity and hope to the 
thousands who call Atlantic City home. For his work and commitment, Mr. 
Coursey will receive the Charles A. Hayes Award, named for an 
outstanding public servant, a veteran of the United States Congress, 
and passionate defender of civil, human, and worker's rights.
  First elected Third Ward Councilman on the Atlantic City Council in 
1991, Mr. Coursey quickly emerged as a leader. He rose first to Council 
Vice President and later to Council President, while never forgetting 
his constituents,

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focusing on the needs of children and Seniors. His annual holiday 
events, food drives and Senior and Youth Days united the entire city 
and increased the sense of community.
  After serving on the City's Council, he was appointed Confidential 
Aide to the Mayor. This new role has enabled Mr. Coursey to bring his 
considerable leadership skills and knowledge of the residents' needs to 
the entire City. As a life-long Atlantic City resident, Ernest D. 
Coursey has demonstrated his commitment to public service and to the 
citizens of his hometown. His receipt of the Charles D. Hayes Award is 
not only a fitting recognition of his many accomplishments, but is also 
an appropriate tribute to the legacy of Charles Hayes. It is my 
privilege to acknowledge Mr. Coursey today.

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