[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNITION OF GEORGE A. HUSSEY, JR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend an exemplary 
individual who has made a tremendous impact on his community and 
continues to work tirelessly towards various worthy causes. George A. 
Hussey, Jr., a native of Long Branch, New Jersey, began his career at 
Monmouth Medical Center and was eventually hired by the City of Long 
Branch. While employed at the Department of Public Works, George worked 
as the Anti-Litter Officer, and grant coordinator for the Clean 
Communities Program. His efforts and commitment earned him special 
recognition by the Department of Environmental Protection for having 
the best program in the state of New Jersey. Shortly after this 
distinction, Mr. Hussey's responsibilities were expanded to include 
Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
  In addition to his work towards cleaner communities, Mr. Hussey 
routinely serves as a volunteer, lending his time putting up holiday 
lighting and coordinating beach clean-ups. For several years now, Mr. 
Hussey has been working in the Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement 
Department for the City of Long Branch, and at the age of 39, he became 
a volunteer firefighter, receiving the Raul Award for being Rookie of 
the Year. In 2003, he was the proud recipient of the Firefighter of the 
Year Award from the VFW Post 2140 in Long Branch.
  Joining the Long Branch Elks Lodge, No. 742, at the suggestion of co-
worker and friend Jack Filter, who happened to be the Past Exalted 
Ruler for the chapter, Mr. Hussey carried on a family tradition, by 
becoming a 3rd generation Elk--following in the footsteps of his father 
and grandfather. As an officer in the Elks, Inner Guard, Mr. Hussey 
became active in the Handicapped Children's Committee--just as his 
father had been. In this capacity, he successfully raised money for 
Camp Moore, a camp for handicapped children.
  Over the years, Mr. Hussey has selflessly volunteered his time and 
talent to the community and the city of Long Branch. I congratulate him 
on assuming the highest office in the lodge, Exalted Ruler for the 
fraternal year 2003-2004. I have full confidence that he will excel in 
this capacity, and contribute significantly to all the wonderful 
efforts of the Lodge.

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