[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 129 (Monday, September 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO JUDITH SCHUMACHER-TILTON

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
an outstanding community member, Judith Schumacher-Tilton. She will be 
honored on September 11, 2009 as the John I. Crecco Foundation's Woman 
of the Year for her many achievements not only in business but also in 
the greater community.
  It is only fitting that she be honored in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest freely elected body on earth, for she has a long 
history of dedication and commitment to the New Jersey community and to 
the American dream.
  Judith Schumacher-Tilton is a Dealer Principal of Tilton Automotive 
Group, Gearhart Chevrolet and Schumacher Chevrolet. She has been a part 
of the General Motors Women's Retail Network since its inception and 
was recently elected to represent the Northeast for the General Motors 
Women's Retail Network.
  Judith attended the University of Vermont with her husband Stephen, 
majoring in education. While raising her children, she was actively 
involved in educational fundraising activities as well as many 
community organizations. Her path soon changed though. When faced with 
the responsibility of running the family business after the deaths of 
her father and brother, it was her greatest wish to create a wonderful 
legacy in their memory. She has accomplished that dream by keeping the 
business strong and growing over the last 10 years. In 2005, Judith was 
chosen Business Person of the Year by the local PBA and community. The 
following year, she was chosen to serve on the Chevrolet New York 
L.M.A. Board.
  While accomplishing all of these professional goals, she has still 
made time to help her community in many other ways. She is a past board 
member of the Sussex County Red Cross. She currently serves as a board 
member for the Montclair State University Foundation, the Boys and 
Girls Club of Clifton, the Passionist Ministry, the Passaic County 200 
Club Trustees, the Chilton Hospital Foundation and is an advisory board 
member for Lakeland Bank. Long before the issue of domestic violence 
was brought to the forefront, Judith had a deep concern for women who 
she felt suffered in silence. She was approached by the Little Falls 
Chief of Police to become a part of the Domestic Violence Response Team 
for the Passaic County Women's Shelter, and was accepted into an 
extensive training program where she became certified and soon spent 
any extra hours she had working to help with this important cause.
  Recently, Judith has devoted her support and positive input to the 
automotive industry, especially General Motors, as our Nation passes 
through difficult economic times. She has offered her expertise in 
numerous television and radio interviews, and her comments have been 
quoted in both local and national newspapers.
  Judith is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Association, playing golf 
for the Upper Montclair Country Club. She and her husband Stephen have 
three grown children, two sons, Stephen Jr., who is married to Lisa, 
and Kenneth, who is married to Laura. Their daughter Margaret is 
married to Michael Magaldi. Judith and Stephen, Sr. are also the proud 
grandparents of Steven Tilton, III, Jake, Julia, William and Sienna.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing the dedication and 
service of people like Judith Schumacher-Tilton.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, everyone at the 
John I. Crecco Foundation, Judith's family and friends, and me in 
recognizing Judith Schumacher-Tilton's exceptional life and career.

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