[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LARRY CHATZIDAKIS

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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 Larry 
Chatzidakis. On February 21, 2008, Mr. Chatzidakis will be celebrated 
for his contributions to Burlington County at the Burlington County 
Republican Committee and Burlington County Republican Women's Annual 
Lincoln Day Dinner.
  Since 1985, Larry Chatzidakis has represented the best interests of 
Burlington County residents. He was first elected to the Mount Laurel 
Township Council and remained until 2000. Proving a valuable asset to 
the community, Larry was re-elected mayor four times and spearheaded 
numerous projects during his tenure. Residents may remember him most 
for his role in the construction of Laurel Acres Park. It has become a 
natural choice for Mount Laurel residents looking for recreation, with 
its many exercise trails, playground equipment, and sledding hill. Most 
recently, a veteran's memorial was added to the site to honor those who 
have served in our Armed Forces. In addition to his mayoral duties, 
Larry was elected to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders 
in 1995.
  From 1997-2008, Larry represented the 8th District as a member of the 
New Jersey State Assembly. He continued to offer his talents in the 
Assembly as a member of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, 
the Judiciary Committee, and as vice-chair of the Solid and Hazardous 
Waste Committee. As a conscientious elected public official, Larry took 
the concerns of his constituents to heart as he became a member of the 
Commission to Deter Criminal Activity and a member of the Military and 
Veterans' Affairs Committee.
  No stranger to the community at large, Larry served on the board of 
the Burlington County Red Cross and was also chairman of the Burlington 
County Boy Scouts Mahalala District. He is also a member of the Mount 
Laurel Rotary Club for 17 years and served one term as president.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it gives me great honor to recognize 
Larry Chatzidakis for his tremendous efforts and devotion to his 
community. I and the people of New Jersey are greatly appreciative of 
him and sincerely thank him for all of his dedication.

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