[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1674]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE RAYMOND A. REDDIN

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
work of an outstanding individual who I am honored to call my friend. 
Raymond A. Reddin officially took his oath of office as a New Jersey 
Superior Court Judge in the County of Passaic on Wednesday, August 20, 
2003.
  The Honorable Raymond Reddin has dedicated the past twenty-four years 
to tirelessly serving the men and women of Passaic County. It is only 
fitting that he be honored, in this, the permanent record of the 
greatest freely elected body on earth.
  Raymond Reddin first decided upon a career in law after graduating 
from Montclair State University in 1975. He went on to attend Widener 
University's Delaware Law School, graduating in 1978, with a Juris 
Doctor Degree. That same year he passed the New Jersey bar exam, 
becoming a licensed attorney in his home state.
  Ray's career in law is as colorful as it is long. Opening a private 
practice in the city of Paterson in 1979, Ray immediately began to 
demonstrate his strong personal commitment to justice. Focusing 
primarily on criminal matters, personal injury, and civil litigation, 
Raymond Reddin soon began to take on a number of high profile cases in 
which he represented police officers, doctors, political figures, 
professional athletes, and several celebrities.
  A native of Paterson, New Jersey, Ray Reddin has continued to give 
back to the community in which he was raised, serving the people of 
Passaic County both in and out of the courtroom. He has lectured at the 
Passaic County Police Academy, is a past member of the Passaic County 
Judicial Selection Committee, a participant in the Robert Clifford Inns 
of Court Program, and a past President of the Passaic County Ethics 
Committee. In each of these positions, he has brought a youthful 
enthusiasm and years of expertise. I am confident that he will bring 
these same qualities to his new assignment in the Criminal Division of 
the New Jersey Superior Court.
  Mr. Speaker, the job of a United States Congressman involves so much 
that is rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing individuals who 
have devoted themselves to serving the special needs of the people in 
their community. Judge Reddin's long history of leadership, integrity, 
and service to the people of Paterson and Passaic County is 
unparalleled.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Ray's family and 
friends, and me in recognizing the invaluable service of the Honorable 
Raymond Reddin.

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