[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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                       IN HONOR OF THOMAS P. FOTE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Thomas P. Fote and 
congratulate him upon receiving the New Jersey Governor's and New 
Jersey Jefferson's Environmental Stewardship award. This award 
recognizes outstanding volunteers who pioneer and promote energy 
conservation and environmental action. Mr. Fote's years of selfless 
work to improve New Jersey's environment make him a highly deserving 
recipient of this honor.
  Mr. Fote serves as Legislative Chair of Jersey Coast Anglers 
Association where he has built a coalition to stop the Port Authority 
of New York and New Jersey from ocean dumping. Because of his efforts 
residents of New Jersey benefit from improved ocean water and a safer, 
cleaner coastal environment. Mr. Fote also serves on the Policy Board 
of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program. Under his leadership, the Barnegat 
Bay's water quality has improved while the program's administrative 
costs have remained low. As an unpaid volunteer, Mr. Fote selflessly 
donates much of his time to these critical environmental efforts. Mr. 
Fote is also a retired Army captain who bravely served our country in 
Vietnam. His lifetime of service to New Jersey and our nation is an 
example to us all.
  The Governor's Volunteer Awards are being presented for the first 
time this year in a new partnership with the New Jersey Jefferson 
Awards. Mr. Fote's volunteer work is especially deserving of an 
inaugural award from these two long standing and highly respected 
volunteer recognition efforts.
  Madam Speaker, it is my hope that this body will join me in honoring 
Thomas P. Fote for his exceptional service and congratulate him upon 
receiving the New Jersey Governor's Environmental Stewardship award.

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