[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING JOHN REDDEN, PASCACK VALLEY'S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Garrett) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
distinguished citizen from the Fifth Congressional District from New 
Jersey, which I represent. Mr. John Redden has been named Pascack 
Valley's Citizen of the Year.
  John is deserving of such acclamation for his many contributions to 
his community. He serves on the board of the Pascack Community 
Services. He has owned a Westwood-based business for over 20 years. And 
John, who has a wife and three children, has generously given of his 
time and money to donate to many community organizations. He has used 
his passion of sports to encourage athletic involvement in the 
community for having coached both basketball and baseball.
  I might add that John is a worthwhile recipient of this award not 
only for the many contributions but in the way that he undertakes them. 
He supports his community silently, asking no credit whatsoever for his 
charity to his community. He supports his hometown organizations simply 
because he loves his neighbors and the community means so much to him.
  I commend John for his dedication to his community, and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating him on receiving this 
prestigious award.

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