[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
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                      HONORING FRANCIS J. LOMBARDI

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                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Francis J. Lombardi 
of Essex County, New Jersey.
  For more than 30 years, Francis Lombardi has been a leader in one of 
the most vital aspects of our community. While raising a family, he has 
been a tireless advocate of protecting and fostering the transportation 
relationship between New York and New Jersey.
  Francis began his work with the Port Authority of New York and New 
Jersey in 1971 as an engineering trainee and has risen through the 
ranks to his current position as Chief Engineer for The Port Authority.
  Always making safety his top priority, his work with the Port 
Authority gained him recognition and reputation for continued safe and 
efficient operating. Richard's work affects the daily lives of millions 
of residents of New York and New Jersey and with the turbulent world we 
live in it has never been more vital to ensure the safety and security 
of our citizens in every aspect of their lives. His contributions 
continue into the realm of education. His hands on approach and 
dedication to our youth over the years has earned him a position on the 
Board of Directors of the Salvadori Educational Center, a non profit 
educational center dedicated to helping inner-city youth appreciate 
science and mathematics.
  Francis Lombardi has been a tremendous asset to both New Jersey and 
New York. His work over the years has unquestionably made New Jersey 
and New York safer places to live and commute. It is in his honor that 
I stand before you today.

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