[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 125 (Tuesday, September 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2192]
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                        IN HONOR OF RON SARGENT

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2009

  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to extend warm greetings and offer 
my congratulations to Ron Sargent as he retires from the YMCA 
Retirement Fund. When Ron came to the Newark YMCA 40 years ago, I 
immediately saw his potential. He was eager to do the job as a well 
prepared and dedicated employee. During his 40 years in various roles 
with multiple YMCAs, he has been a credit to the YMCA's programs and we 
owe him our respect and gratitude for a job well done. It was a 
pleasure for me to personally work with him during his tenure with the 
YMWCA of Newark and Vicinity.
  As Ron Sargent begins a new phase in his life, I want him to know the 
dedication and commitment he exhibited during his YMCA career will 
always be appreciated. It takes a special person to contribute to 
society in the way of YMCA service. Fortunately, while acting in his 
different capacities, he was able to make a difference in the lives of 
many through the programs he was involved in and/or instituted. Ron's 
effectiveness and creativity led to multiple awards being presented to 
him and his programs were featured in the YMCA Discovery Magazine. His 
career with the YMCA has certainly been one of accomplishment and 
leadership by example. As he is feted at a dinner in his honor on July 
31, 2009, Ron should know that his many years of service to the YMCA 
are true testaments of his character and that his significant 
contributions will never be forgotten.
  Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues agree that Ron Sargent has been a 
true asset to the YMCA and that they join me in wishing him well as he 
enters his retirement years.

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