[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 154 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2013-E2014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PARSIPPANY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2008

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 75th 
Anniversary of the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association of 
Parsippany, NJ.
  Lake Parsippany sits in the center of the Township of Parsippany 
Troy-Hills, Morris County, NJ. The lake and grounds cover 168 acres and 
offer well kept swimming beaches as well as many different recreational 
areas to enjoy the summer. Boating, fishing, volleyball, and 
horseshoes, are just a few of the many sporting activities enjoyed at 
Lake Parsippany.
  Lake Parsippany began in the early 1930's when the New York Daily 
Mirror, part of the Mirror Holding Corporation, purchased a large 
expanse of pasture and farmland in The Township of Parsippany. They dug 
out 159 acres and constructed a dam that formed Lake Parsippany, which 
became the headwaters for Eastman's Brook.
  The Mirror Holding Corporation made the 7,916 lots surrounding the 
lake available to anyone agreeing to subscribe to the Daily Mirror for 
at least six months. Lots measured 20

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by 100 feet and were offered for $98.50 each. A minimum of two lots had 
to be purchased to build a cabin.
  On October 29, 1933 the Mirror Holding Corporation held a meeting at 
Lake Parsippany. The meeting was attended by approximately 1,500 
people. The meeting formed an incorporated organization of lot owners. 
The Mirror Holding Corporation then turned over the property to the new 
organization, The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association.
  Today, the Lake Parsippany Property Association is supported by 
member volunteers. The membership seeks to preserve the natural beauty 
of the lake through its fees, and through active volunteer 
participation in the community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the dedicated people of the Lake Parsippany Property 
Owners Association on their 75th anniversary.

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