[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 102 (Friday, July 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. HOGAN

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Michael J. 
Hogan whose selfless service and contributions to the St. Vincent de 
Paul Society of Holy Eucharist Parish in Tabernacle, New Jersey are 
worthy of recognition.
  Mr. Hogan, one of ten children, was born in 1938 in New York. He 
began serving those in need during his high school and college years 
through the St. Vincent de Paul Society of his parish.
  Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children and one grandchild. 
He has always been a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He has a 
great passion for and dedication to children which is demonstrated 
through his generous volunteer hours as guest lecturer of astronomy in 
grammar schools through the Star Lab program, and his volunteer work as 
a teacher of religious education classes.
  Involved in the construction of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food 
Pantry, Mike volunteers as its Coordinator, working with the USDA Food 
Bank to ensure that there is an adequate food supply at all times. When 
there is a need in the community, Mr. Hogan ensures that food and other 
services are given with dignity and respect. He provides a critical 
blend of self-help encouragement with monetary assistance.
  As Regional Coordinator of the NJ Shares Program, Mike acts as 
liaison between utility companies and statewide energy assistance 
funds. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Salt and Light 
Company, Inc., Mike helps to provide affordable housing to low-income 
individuals and families in Burlington County.
  As one of the most valued, dependable and respected volunteers of the 
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County, Mike is heading up 
the Master Gardener Donation Garden in which vegetables will be grown 
for donation to local food banks.
  As you see, Mike Hogan is a volunteer without equal in our area, and 
it is with gratitude and respect that I honor him today.

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