[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 77 (Friday, June 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF JOHN ``DOC'' FENICK

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John ``Doc'' Fenick 
for his years of dedicated public service to his community. Dr. Fenick 
was honored by the City of Carteret with the naming of the city clock 
tower on Friday, May 28, 2004, in Carteret, New Jersey.
  Dr. Fenick moved to the City of Carteret in 1958, after his service 
in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was honorably 
discharged with the rank of first lieutenant, and began his work as a 
family doctor in Carteret. Dedicated to helping those less fortunate 
and others within his community, Dr. Fenick provided free physicals for 
the American Legion and local youth for sports purposes as well as 
other programs. During his 35 years of practice, he worked closely with 
the First Aid Squad and Rahway Hospital, where he served as the 
chairman of the family practice and president of the hospital medical 
staff.
  Dr. Fenick's passion to improve the quality of life for the people in 
Carteret led him to be elected Mayor. Under his leadership, he helped 
the City of Carteret obtain funding for the current Police and Fire 
Department station. He also implemented the Ethnic Day Celebration, 
which has become an annual event honoring the people in the county and 
borough.
  Dr. Fenick has displayed his leadership skills, serving as the 
Democratic committeeman, president of the Rotary Club, president of the 
Honorary PBA, and vice commander of the Catholic War Veterans. He is 
also a lifelong member of the American Legion, Elks Club, and an 
honorary member of the Woodbridge Volunteer Fire Company #1.
  For his outstanding work and dedication, Dr. Fenick has been the 
recipient of numerous awards, including the Andrew J. Hila Community 
Service Award, the Rahway Hospital Humanitarian Award, and was honored 
with a Joint Legislative Resolution for his work with the American 
Legion, ``Remembering Pearl Harbor Day.''
  Mr. Fenick received his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and 
his degree in Medicine from George Washington University Medical 
School.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring John ``Doc'' Fenick 
for his distinguished public service, his dedication to promoting a 
better quality of life for the residents of Carteret, and his 
outstanding leadership and devotion to his community.

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