[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MARTHA W. BARK

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Martha 
Bark. On February 21, 2008, Mrs. Bark will be celebrated for her 
contributions to southern New Jersey at the Burlington County 
Republican Committee and Burlington County Republican Women's Annual 
Lincoln Day Dinner.
  Martha Bark has dedicated a lifetime of service to our communities. A 
resident of Medford for over 40 years, Martha served on the township 
school board for 10 years and the township committee for 7 years. She 
was also appointed mayor and served two full terms.
  Furthering her interest in serving the broad community, Martha was 
elected to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1984. 
Given her background in education and community preservation, she 
became the chairperson of the Water Quality Management Board and worked 
on several additional committees aimed at increasing open space. Martha 
served four consecutive terms and was appointed freeholder director for 
2 years.
  After her tenure as a freeholder, Martha went on to become a member 
of the New Jersey State Assembly for 2 years and finally, a member of 
the New Jersey State Senate in 1997. As a senator, she served on the 
Transportation and Economic Growth, Tourism, and Agricultural 
Committee, where she was elected chairperson. As a former business 
owner, it was natural for Martha to become a member of the Senate 
Community & Urban Affairs Committee and also a member of the Senate 
Budget Committee.
  Outside public office, Martha has volunteered her time to various 
organizations. She was a member of the Burlington County Farmland 
Preservation Advisory Board and the Burlington County Open Space 
Advisory Board. Martha also sat on the Burlington County Family 
Services Board and was a member of the HB Industrial Village 
Conservancy Board of Trustees.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for her 
leadership, commitment, and service to the public.

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