[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING MARIE MAIER OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Marie A. Maier 
of Hope Township, New Jersey as she reaches an amazing milestone in 
life and celebrates her 100th birthday on Thursday, March 26, 2009 with 
her family, friends and local community and governmental leaders.
  I have personally known Marie Maier for many years and she has always 
been a wonderful inspiration to everyone around her. This is 
exceptionally so for members of her family, her friends and her 
neighbors.
  Marie A. Kroener was born on March 26, 1909 in New York City to Henry 
and Evan Kroener. On November 29, 1933, she was married to Hermann R. 
Maier and she enjoyed an outstanding business career as a legal 
assistant for what is now modern day Texaco. She also served as an 
accountant for her husband's business, Educational Placements, and 
worked in her father's restaurant and micro-brewery on Staten Island.
  Marie and her husband founded Educational Products Company, which 
manufactured the first plastic cookie cutters in the United States and 
they further distinguished themselves as the owners-operators of the 
renowned Land of Make Believe, which is the oldest and largest water 
and amusement park in New Jersey.
  Additionally, Marie has given generously of her time, talents and 
resources to a wide range of civic and community organizations, 
including as one of the founding members of the Sussex and North Warren 
Girls Scouts Council and President of North Warren Girl Scouts Council, 
as Past President of the Hope Historical Society and as an active and 
tireless member of the Blair Women's Club.
  Marie takes pride in her children and she takes especial delight in 
her two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. As she observes the 
important milestone of her 100th birthday, her family, friends and 
community leaders are especially appreciative of her valuable and 
irreplaceable presence in their lives.
  Marie Maier continues to make amazing contributions to her family and 
to her community.
  It is my pleasure to congratulate her on her 100th birthday and to 
share her wonder life story with my colleagues in the United States 
Congress and with the American people.

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