[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING CONGRESSMAN JIM SAXTON'S CAREER

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, my predecessor, former 
Congressman Jim Saxton faithfully represented the 3rd Congressional 
District of New Jersey for 24 years. His lifelong dedication to public 
service and integrity made him one of the most respected Members of the 
House of Representatives.
  As a senior member of the House Committee on Armed Services, 
Congressman Saxton was able to save 17,000 jobs and create 1,500 new 
ones by pushing through legislation to create the country's first Army-
Air Force-Navy megabase by combining Fort Dix, McGuire AFB and 
Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
  Congressman Saxton also left a lasting environmental legacy for New 
Jersey and for the United States. As a high ranking member of the House 
Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the bipartisan 
Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus, the Congressman was dedicated to 
preserving the county's natural treasures and safeguarding the 
environment for future generations.
  Congressman Jim Saxton's career is a shining example of 
bipartisanship and public service. I am humbled to represent the 
district that elected such a worthy and honorable man for over two 
decades.
  In honor of Congressman Saxton's service to the residents of New 
Jersey's 3rd Congressional District I have sponsored legislation, H.R. 
986, which would name the post office in Mount Holly, New Jersey after 
him. I hope my colleagues will cosponsor this legislation to honor 
their former colleague.

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