[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF VICTOR J. FERLISE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition and 
appreciation of Victor J. Ferlise, the deputy to the commanding general 
at the Fort Monmouth Army Garrison in New Jersey. It is with great 
pride and admiration that I honor him today for his long standing 
commitment to Fort Monmouth and the State of New Jersey for the past 36 
years.
  Throughout my 18 years in Congress, I have worked closely with Vic on 
issues pertaining to the Fort Monmouth community. He has always been a 
good friend and has worked tirelessly to provide life-saving equipment 
and technology for American soldiers.
  Vic began his career in government service at Fort Monmouth in 1971. 
He served as the chief counsel of the Legal Office at Fort Monmouth 
before earning the title of deputy to the commanding general. 
Currently, Vic continues to serve as deputy, overseeing five major 
business units of the Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management 
Command at Fort Monmouth.
  He is responsible for the Command Legal Office and the Homeland 
Security Special Projects Office, and is a member of the New Jersey 
Research and Development Council. He is also a member of the Board of 
Trustees of Monmouth Medical Center and the First Atlantic Federal 
Credit Union.
  Furthermore, Vic has been recognized numerous times for his 
outstanding contributions to State and Federal Government. His awards 
include several civilian awards and decorations, including the 
Distinguished and Meritorious Presidential Rank Awards and the Army 
Exceptional Civilian Service Award. In 2006, he was also the recipient 
of the highest civilian honor at the Department of Defense, the 
Distinguished Civilian Service Award. These accolades only serve as 
further evidence of his unwavering dedication to public service.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing Victor J. Ferlise for his contributions to our country, the 
State of New Jersey and the Fort Monmouth community. I wish him luck in 
his future endeavors and congratulate him on 36 years of outstanding 
service.

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